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Never has there been so much pseudoscience dangerously spreading around. Cow urine and bleach have been falsely named as COVID-19 cures. Other common fake statements include that the pandemic was leaked as a bioweapon, a byproduct of 5G wireless technology, and a political hoax. The explosion of this kind of false information surged just like coronavirus cases, and the World Health Organization called it the “infodemic.”

Luckily, many people, not just scientists, medics, and policymakers, have stood up for quality information. One such example is the subreddit “Facebook Science,” which has very little if anything to do with science. “Facebook has countless science-based pages,” states the page’s description and adds: “But this isn't about those, it's about the science-denying pseudo-intellectuals who think they know better than centuries of scientific understanding and aren't afraid to leave comments arguing even the most simple of concepts.”

In order to show the absurdity of it, more than 43k members of the community are sharing and calling out the most ridiculous posts, arguments, pics and comments they have spotted online. Below are some of the worst examples they shared.

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Masks Bad

Masks Bad

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Becky Moore
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I feel like my hearing seems to go when I have a mask on...either that or I lip read way more than I realise and my hearing has stayed the same :P

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To find out more about the Facebook Science subreddit and the community behind it, Bored Panda spoke with its only moderator named Yunners. “The genesis of the sub came from a YouTuber called Aron Ra that featured a video on the Ken Hamm Facebook page and the comments found therein. Hamm is a Christian fundamentalist that tries to teach children that the world is only 6000 years old and takes the Bible literally. Adam and Eve, Noah's Ark, everything,” the moderator explained.

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Why Study Science?

Why Study Science?

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Starting from the pictures to the writings, every bit of this is an absolute gem!

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Lol Forever At “The Devil’s Doorbell

Lol Forever At “The Devil’s Doorbell

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.“Obviously a lot of that is at odds with scientific consensus, so as you can imagine, his Facebook page is full of the most gibberish claptrap you're likely to find anywhere, and his followers just lap it up.” This is what gave Yunners the idea to start a subreddit that collects similar posts across all social media to highlight the sheer amount of misinformation out there.

The moderator added that “Initially it was to laugh at idiotic ideas that people have about the shape of the Earth, weird home remedies and other nonsense pseudoscience beliefs that people buy into.”

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#5

Thanks For Trying

Thanks For Trying

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Aman Varkkey
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The one study that said it was about the link between autism and the digestive system. It also says in the paper further studies are needed to prove the link between vaccines and autism which never happened. The guy who wrote it wanted to sell his vaccine which was shady.

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Vaccinations vs. Seat Belts - Anti Vaxxers Flawed Logic

Vaccinations vs. Seat Belts - Anti Vaxxers Flawed Logic

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WilvanderHeijden
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That's what you get when you lose a lot of time on school shooter drills. Time that should have been used to educate.

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Bush Did 9/11

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When asked why, in their view, so many people believe in false pseudoscientific things, Yunners believes that it can be any number of things. Like, “problems with the education systems, issues with critical thinking ability, fundamentalist religious upbringing, creationism being sold as a 'science' in Bible Belt America doesn't help things either, etc.”

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#9

Anti-Masker Who Thinks Covid-19 Is A Hoax Accidentally Makes A Case For How Quarantines Work

Anti-Masker Who Thinks Covid-19 Is A Hoax Accidentally Makes A Case For How Quarantines Work

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Rijkærd
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Too bad they can't read...these ones are the copy-paste- share gurus...

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#10

That’s Not How Flu Shots Work

That’s Not How Flu Shots Work

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When the pandemic started, The World Health Organization announced another endemic—the infodemic, which is basically when too much information, including false or misleading information, is propagated in digital and physical environments during a disease outbreak.

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We asked Yunners if they have seen any of this shared on the subreddit. “Absolutely! When the pandemic hit, a lot of the anti-vaxxers and conspiracy theorists came out of the woodwork to spew any and all beliefs they had,” the mod said and added that “Unfortunately a lot of these people had prominent positions in the media and politics, so they already had a platform and followers to lap it up.”

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This Has To Be The Dumbest Question Ever Asked By An Antivaxxer

This Has To Be The Dumbest Question Ever Asked By An Antivaxxer

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shae
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wait until this guy hears that the phone he posted this on wasn't grown on a tree

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#12

That’s Not…oh My God

That’s Not…oh My God

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According to Yunners, spreading pseudoscientific statements is essentially harmful. “All it takes is the wrong person to risk their life based on this newfound information, next thing you have flat Earthers killing themselves in homemade rockets to try and disprove the globe, anti-vaxers refusing covid vaccines and dying from it as a result, then you have the new-age healers that drink their own urine or try to survive on air alone, causing physical damage to themselves.”

#14

An English Scientist Appeared On Facebook This Morning

An English Scientist Appeared On Facebook This Morning

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#15

That’s Not How Gravity Works

That’s Not How Gravity Works

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Veganism Is Satanic

Veganism Is Satanic

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The creator of the subreddit added that “There's definitely a problem with responsibility (or lack thereof) when it comes to sharing pseudoscience as fact.”

“I think education is part of the problem,” the moderator said. “Another issue is that once you start down the rabbit hole, you start to distrust any official source of information because of the Illuminati, Freemasons, Reptilians or whatever the flavor of the week is for the conspiracy nuts,” they concluded.

#17

Want To Think About That A Minute Longer?

Want To Think About That A Minute Longer?

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Zedrapazia
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

A mammal is an animal that gives birth to living, warm blooded offspring which it nurtures with milk. Did your child came out of the void as s lizard, craving for the sould of the unholy?

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#18

Airplanes

Airplanes

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ben woskje
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is one of the many reasons religion is so dangerous.... "they're not hurting anyone with their beliefs"... well... people with that level of intelligence cause harm to everyone.

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Sequoia
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Have they heard of the tragedy of Atlanta-bound ValuJet Flight 592? Where was God when that happened? On break? I get why people believe in God but I don't know why they credit everything to him.

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Stephen Smith
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Don't be silly they don't credit everything to him, only the good things, the devil gets the credit for the bad things ):-)

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Otter
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

By that logic, jumping off high buildings and cliffs is perfectly safe, because God makes people in the air gloat. Go on, I have av4th story window right here..m

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SomeCrazyDogLover
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I’m a Christian myself and I swear most of us aren’t this stupid…

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Bob D. Lin Quint
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What do they think made flying contraptions suddenly start working? Was god just like "yeah fuggit I'll let these ones stay up"

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Monkey Spunk
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's true, that's why if you look out of the plane you'll see a large bearded man holding the plane in the air.

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Louloubelle
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That explains so much. Since I'm a bit afraid of heights, I never look out the window. I'll have to try that next time.

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YinzerGhost
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

So 9/11 is Jesus' fault? I suspected as much, but now I have my proof.

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Xottel
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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If God is lifting all these planes off the ground then why doesn't he lift my butt from the couch?

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Lucas Angerer
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I am pretty sure there are these things on planes called WINGS! Please correct me if I’m wrong.

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Kate Jones
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Lol more than someone just not understanding the science, I love that they think God is floating people to their destination like he works for Delta or something. Like the airlines contacted God on his customer service number and worked it out to carry each flight to its destination. So, you know, he needs to get the flight schedules. And when they made airplanes, they knew they wouldn't work but just said heck with it and figured god would intervene when it was necessary for each flight.

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Cuppa tea?
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Planes are of Satan's malicious dark work. If God wanted man to fly, he will give him wings. Planes density is higher than air, so it is not act of God, since man doesn't have wings. Therefore it is work of Devil. Simple as Monty Python.

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Kashti Grimm
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Actually I do kinda understand this question. Planes and physics are fucken weird

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cybermerlin2000
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Atheists won't explain because it is like banging your head against a jagged rock face when talking to overzealous religious people

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pebs
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

And when the airplanes fall does that mean god hate them?

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Donkey boi
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You're suggesting that planes that do fall down, fall because... What... God dropped them?

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KAREN
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Airplanes are constantly falling they fly up and glide over and over. Just like we walk but we are really falling down and catching ourselves over and over

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Mario Formicadae
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You know, it'd be much better if they used more logical examples. Because even christianity has logic.

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DC
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Well, where to start ... have you heard of Bernoulli?

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Rick Hoppenbrouwer
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm so glad I am a atheist because otherwise I might be this stupid too.

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Robert Thompson
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

When an atheist explains something, it is the result of evolution. Just twitching in the grey matter. Not worth the paper it is on. Because the scientist they quote was also the result of random atoms smashing together and the experiments all predetermined at the big bang.

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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The flight crew protects the lives of people on airplanes. They can do this because they are intelligent enough to learn and trust over a centuries worth of science regarding powered flight.

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MorgothBauglir
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Quora is actually a nice place, with some smart, articulated people. But, of course, no site can avoid trolls.

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TrD
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Please do not use airplanes to convince ppl that god exists.

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Victoria Pitt
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

We will just ignore those unfortunate planes that have crashed...

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Chloe *Leah* Pheonix
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Physics. If God protected anything that was in the air, sports wouldnt exist, like baseball

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M O'Connell
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's called fluid dynamics. If you aren't smart enough for fluid dynamics, let's just say they're protected by the ghost of Daniel Bernoulli.

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GoddessOfChaos
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Going by that logic, op should try jumping off a building, maybe they’ll learn how to fly!

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C. Wade
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Density? Not only they're religious but also, most likely, flat earthers.

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Stephen Smith
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

in the war god made sure planes could fly so they could drop bombs on loads of innocent people :(

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#19

Vaccine Bad

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

And the creator is an example of the effect of hitting your head at a young age.

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#20

Another Anti Vaxxer Gets "The Clap"

Another Anti Vaxxer Gets "The Clap"

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Learning Makes You Dumber, Apparently

Learning Makes You Dumber, Apparently

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is a garbage in-garbage out. You can read nothing but trash and be as ignorant as when you started. Depends on your material.

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#24

Does Trump Standing In The Same Room As Biden For 90 Minutes, Breathing The Same Air Count As An Assassination Attempt On The Competition?

Does Trump Standing In The Same Room As Biden For 90 Minutes, Breathing The Same Air Count As An Assassination Attempt On The Competition?

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

No, but it technically could be viewed as an attempt by nature to get rid of an unwanted creature.

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#25

That's Not How This Works. That's Not How Any Of This Works

That's Not How This Works. That's Not How Any Of This Works

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Only if you got the live virus vaccine. Which few people can get. So don't worry.

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Shared Unironically On My Timeline And Immediately Thought Of This Sub

Shared Unironically On My Timeline And Immediately Thought Of This Sub

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Brandy Grote
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Dolphins can also be brutal, bullying rapists, so... pick your doula carefully!

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#27

Karen? Is That You?

Karen? Is That You?

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"I Dipped This Bowl In Liquid, Therefor The Earth Is Flat"

"I Dipped This Bowl In Liquid, Therefor The Earth Is Flat"

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#30

Vaccinations Unlocks Donkey Kong Mode

Vaccinations Unlocks Donkey Kong Mode

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#31

This Guy Needs Some Answers. He Can’t Wait To Hear Your Globe Earth Explain This One

This Guy Needs Some Answers. He Can’t Wait To Hear Your Globe Earth Explain This One

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Salt The Wounds

Salt The Wounds

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#34

Water Has Feelings Too, Guys (Seriously Wtf)

Water Has Feelings Too, Guys (Seriously Wtf)

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#35

Little Sharks Because Biology Is Irrelevant

Little Sharks Because Biology Is Irrelevant

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A Friend Of My Sister's Posted This Unironically

A Friend Of My Sister's Posted This Unironically

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

As I'm scrolling down, the only thought revolving in my head is, "I bet the next one can't top the stupidity of this one." By now I owe myself more than 25 bucks.

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#38

The Sun Isn’t A Giant Sphere. It’s A Cluster Of Hexagons

The Sun Isn’t A Giant Sphere. It’s A Cluster Of Hexagons

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This just seems like someone trolling stupid people to see if they'll blind themselves.

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