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Dane's Brains - Brain Stew 023

Dane's Brains - Brain Stew 023

Chew on this—your daily dose of the wild, the weird, and the profitable.

April 03, 2025

Conspiracies, crypto, gaming, and the wild world of testosterone-fueled takes—today’s Brain Stew is packed with the good stuff.

From the shadowy legend of the Giant of Kandahar to a meme coin’s fiery fate, we’re stacking the stew high with hot takes and deep cuts. Standard Chartered is betting big on AVAX, science says video games might actually boost IQ, and Sean O’Malley is cutting out all distractions (yes, even that one) ahead of UFC 316. Meanwhile, winter’s got romance on steroids, and angry dudes? Turns out, they just seem dumber.

Strap in, stay weird, and let’s tear into today’s chaos.

🕵️ The Tinfoil Tidbit

Conspiracies & Fringe Topics

Today’s Rabbit Hole:

Lore Lodge, host Aiden explores the legend of the Giant of Kandahar, a tale from the 2002 Afghanistan conflict where U.S. soldiers allegedly killed a 12-15 foot creature with red hair and six digits. Despite conflicting accounts and skepticism, the story ties to biblical Nephilim theories. (The Lore Lodge)

🤑 Crypto Cauldron

Crypto, Memes, & Trading

Coin of the Day:

Shiba Inu’s burn rate surged 104,201%, removing 115M tokens, but SHIB’s price dropped 3.28% to $0.00001233 amid market uncertainties. (Coinspeaker)

Meme Exchange Hub:

Shiny new thing (@Oatmeal)

Trade Talk:

Standard Chartered predicts that Avalanche's AVAX token could soar to $250 by 2029, a 1,326% increase, outpacing Bitcoin's projected 500% rise to $500,000. AVAX's growth is attributed to its scalable subnet architecture and the Etna Upgrade, which slashed L1 setup costs, attracting developers. (Decrypt)

♟️ Risk & Respawn

Gambling & Gaming

Betting Buzz:

In a 2025 NFL mock draft, James Pearce’s off-field concerns may cause him to slip, despite his 17.5 sacks and strong combine performance. (CBS Sports)

Gamepad Gospel:

A 2022 study found kids playing video games gained 2.5 IQ points over two years, while TV and social media showed no cognitive impact. (ScienceAlert)

👙 Bebe Girls Corner

Bebe Girls

Today’s Girl:

Help wanted, inquire within: looking for a bf say hi. (@gwendolynceline)

Steamy Stew:

Science reveals why winter boosts your chances of getting laid: cold weather drives a craving for warmth and closeness, men find women’s bodies more attractive when less skin is shown, testosterone peaks in December, low serotonin from less sunlight spurs connection-seeking, and holiday cheer inspires romantic vibes. (Men’s Health)

Pretty Purchases:

yescool Weighted Blanket for Adults (Amazon)

🏎️ Asphalt & Attitude

Cars, MMA, & Streetwear

Rev Up:

Toyota drivers Nakayama and Kotaka join Nordique Racing’s Mercedes-AMG squad for GT World Challenge Europe Endurance Cup, racing with Liberati in the Pro class. (Sportscar365)

Cage Chronicles:

Sean O’Malley quits social media, gaming, marijuana, and masturbation, aiming for a 70% better performance at UFC 316 against Merab Dvalishvili on June 7, 2025. (BloodyElbow)

Drip Digest:

The Nike Air Max 95 “Neon” 2025 retro releases April 4 at select boutique stores, with a limited 10,000-pair run and a wider 2026 rollout planned. (Complex)

🥩 Stew Scraps

Quick Hits & Leftovers

A 2025 study in Evolutionary Psychology reveals that angrier men are perceived as less intelligent by their female partners, impacting relationship satisfaction. Among 148 couples, men’s high trait anger correlated with lower perceived intelligence, reducing satisfaction for both partners despite objective intelligence scores. (PsyPost)

That’s your Brain Stew for today—swallow it whole or spit it out. See you tomorrow, freaks.

Dane