@ryanoakes

Purveyor of mystery.

 Brooklyn, NY
ryanoak.es
Joined March 2009
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So Kristi Noem's husband apparently likes to crossdress and wear massive fake boobs... National security experts warn it could have opened up the ex-Cabinet member to blackmail What an insane report from @JoshTBoswell and @newshound990 dailymail.co.uk/news/article…

Secret double life of Kristi Noem's cross-dressing husband Bryon

While his wife has operated at the highest echelons of US politics, Bryon Noem, 56, has been dressing up as a busty bimbo and paying adult entertainers to talk dirty.

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This is a masterstroke in PR crisis management
Astronomer
@astronomerio25 Jul 2025
Thank you for your interest in Astronomer.
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This roller coaster is giving me whiplash.
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The Rubik’s Cube turns 50 this year. A look at its fascinating history: nytimes.com/2024/07/01/scien…

The Rubik’s Cube Turns 50 (Published 2024)

Mathematicians and hobbyists have had a half-century of fun exploring the 43 billion billion permutations of Erno Rubik’s creation.

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Much of my work onstage involves controlling attention, and in this @Inc article I delve into one of my favorite tools to quickly capture a person's attention: learn their favorite word. inc.com/ryan-oakes/need-to-g…

Need to Get People's Attention? Say Their Favorite Word

A mentalist reveals his secret for captivating any audience.

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Social psychologists will also vouch for the power of this mentalist technique. @ryanoakes trib.al/mlecGtc
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Magical serendipity
James Lucas
@JamesLucasIT3 Mar 2024
Photographs taken in the right place at the right time, intentionally or by chance - a thread 🧵 1. Wilma Hurskainen
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Spoke with @sarahdlynch at @Inc about how business leaders can amp up their on-stage presentations: inc.com/sarah-lynch-/what-th…

What This Magician Knows About the Power of Presentation

How you present yourself matters, and that takes research, preparation, and embracing your signature flair.

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When showmanship meets craftsmanship
Kingsley
@ckingsley22 Nov 2023
People are incredible. Cheers to everyone finding a better way and honing your craft today.
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When showmanship meets salesmanship
Massimo
@Rainmaker197321 Nov 2023
Don Luis, living in Jarabacoa, Dominican Republic, is known for cutting a slice of arepa, a local cornbread, to an exact weight If he cuts a weight over or under 2 lbs, arepa is free; if it's exactly 2 lbs, it'll cost double the price [📹 marleynimoran]
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I wish Taylor Swift was in love with a climate scientist
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The MGM Sphere is the modern day equivalent of the Roman Colosseum — an absolute marvel of engineering.
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Imagine instantly building a web work flow just from a whiteboard image. Wild.
Mckay Wrigley
@mckaywrigley27 Sep 2023
You can give ChatGPT a picture of your team’s whiteboarding session and have it write the code for you. This is absolutely insane.
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A great example of hiding something in plain sight.
Massimo
@Rainmaker197328 Aug 2023
A kind of optical illusion used in paintings for centuries Squint or hold your phone away, you will see something else
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RIP Sinead O'Connor. Many many hours were spent listening to her incredible voice. youtube.com/watch?v=fWY14l_H…

Sinead O'Connor - Mandinka (1989 Grammy's).flv

Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

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Andy Kaufman would’ve really liked the @Tubi ad. #SuperBowlAds
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United presently running the numbers on this idea.
Soren Iverson
@soren_iverson3 Feb 2023
United option to "split a seat"
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The Science of Awe: Experts say wonder is an essential human emotion — and a salve for a turbulent mind. nytimes.com/2023/01/03/well/…

How a Bit of Awe Can Improve Your Health (Published 2023)

Experts say wonder is an essential human emotion — and a salve for a turbulent mind.

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He’s only your fiancé if he comes from the Fiancé region of France. Otherwise he’s just your sparkling boyfriend. A brosecco.
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Paintbrush or magic wand? Watch as the canvas disappears. xitter.cf/unexpected_new/status/…
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