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When you’re scrolling through social media or reading the news, it can start to feel like there’s no good left on this planet. Hearing about terrible and devastating events can sometimes become a little overwhelming. But instead of keeping these feelings to ourselves, we can start a conversation online.

Awful Everything is a subreddit where more than 1.4M members share pictures about the worst of the worst. From stories about the healthcare system and financial troubles to abusive police officers, this community is shining a light on the struggles people face every day.

Bored Panda has collected some of the top-voted images from this online group, so continue scrolling. And if you’re feeling up to it, share your own experiences and thoughts in the comment section below.

Since 2014, the subreddit has been steadily growing and bringing our attention to the devastating things happening around us. From gruesome crimes to minor injustices, the community is dedicated to showing how bad our world can get. As the moderators say, “Lament with us as we view all things that are just genuinely awful.”

Sadly, we have a tendency to dwell on the things that go wrong and use stronger words to describe them. When it comes to the positive or neutral incidents, they seem to be not as important. Just think about negative stereotypes—humans are quick to form bad impressions and often have a hard time changing their views.

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Poor Guy :(

Poor Guy :(

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

These stories break my heart, they really do. So many people, SO MANY, are just one illness away from this happening to them. Our government has utterly failed us.

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The Fact That This Is So Common Is Heartbreaking

The Fact That This Is So Common Is Heartbreaking

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Even if some of us have a rather optimistic view of life, people still remember more details about their unpleasant experiences. “The brain handles positive and negative information in different hemispheres,” Clifford Nass, a professor of communication at Stanford University, told The New York Times

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He said that negative emotions generally involve more thinking, and the information is processed more thoroughly than positive ones. 

Psychologists refer to this as the negativity bias. Picture it: you’re having a pleasant day at work until your coworker throws you an inconsiderate comment. When you come back home, what will you remember more—the overall good day or the remark?

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Richest Country

Richest Country

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Roy Baumeister, a social psychologist and co-author of The Power of Bad: How the Negativity Effect Rules Us and How We Can Rule It, said that it’s one of the most basic psychological principles that seems to be true everywhere. 

“A mind is prone to overreact to negative things relative to positive things; so people can use this to manipulate us, or we can use this to manipulate other people,” he explained. “If we understand this, we can prevent some of the negative effects and improve the quality of our social life.”

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Rest In Peace, Acab

Rest In Peace, Acab

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

I just don't understand how it is considered justified if he was shot in the back! How can someone be a threat with their back towards you? I really hope this case is properly handled and the officers are not only terminated from their jobs but also sent to prison/death row! May Darrien rest in peace.

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The Power Of Hate

The Power Of Hate

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

There are so many great folks left out of history. Leprosy used to be a disease that would kill or maim so many people through history until a 23-year old black chemist named Alice Ball came up with a cure in 1915. Unfortunately she died the next year due to an accident. Who knows what she could have accomplished? https://scientificwomen.net/women/ball-alice-121

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John Tierney, a journalist and the other co-author of this book, mentioned that the reason why we focus more on bad news is probably that it is aimed at the general public. “And the things that affect everyone tend to be negative—we’re all afraid of dying; we’re all afraid of being hurt. Focusing on those shared concerns is the easiest way to reach a mass audience.”

However, people on social media tend to share stories that are more pleasant. “That’s because the positive things we’re interested in—our hobbies, our cultural interests, the books we read—are more idiosyncratic,” he added. “Curating your news feed so that you’re not seeing so many negative stories can be good.”

Understanding and noticing our tendency to dwell on the negativities in life should help us to recognize that things are usually not as bad as we think. While it is important to share and discuss the problems we face in today’s world, it’s also vital to balance it out with the good stuff. So if you’re feeling a bit down, we’ve got you covered. Just take a look at some of our most recent wholesome posts here and right here.

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Sometimes, When People Get Depressed, They Smash Their Own Face In, Pour Acid On Their Genitals, And Shoot Themselves. Apparently

Sometimes, When People Get Depressed, They Smash Their Own Face In, Pour Acid On Their Genitals, And Shoot Themselves. Apparently

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

A suicide? More like someone is covering up a rape and a murder. This breaks my heart! I hope one day we can truly tell her story and convict her attacker to life without parole or even the death penalty. May this beautiful woman rest in peace.

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Why Are The Kardashians Famous In The First Place

Why Are The Kardashians Famous In The First Place

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

How is it possible that Kardashians have fans? I don't understand it. They are a bunch of trash.

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Poor Orcas

Poor Orcas

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

Omg, sue them for animal abuse! That tiny enclosure for things that way over 2,000 pounds!

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The Us Justice System

The Us Justice System

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

Don't forget the people who knowingly voted twice for Trump and only got slaps on the wrist. And wait for it......shocking reveal.....They're WHITE! And as a white person, I'm tired if this s**t happening to black people and other minorities, it's complete and utter bullshit. 'Murica, am I right?

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This Man R**ed Then Killed A 10 Yrs Old Girl Named Katie , When One Of His Inmates Heard The Story He Tattooed " Katie's Revenge " On The Rapist's Forehead By Force

This Man R**ed Then Killed A 10 Yrs Old Girl Named Katie , When One Of His Inmates Heard The Story He Tattooed " Katie's Revenge " On The Rapist's Forehead By Force

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I Didn't Know About That

I Didn't Know About That

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The System Is So F**ked

The System Is So F**ked

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If Someone Told Me Not To Smile; I Would Smile Uncontrollably

If Someone Told Me Not To Smile; I Would Smile Uncontrollably

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Yep

Yep

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

OK, it's good you spoke up but sitting through every class? That sounds stressful for the daughter.

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Sighs In American

Sighs In American

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

Why don’t USA protest the healthcare. It’s illogical that these insurance companies can scam legally.

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Yes!

Yes!

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

They look like some sort of evil high-class bitches from a Tim Burton film....Oh, wait

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Only A Few Bad Apples

Only A Few Bad Apples

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

It almost seems like American cops would rather work with rapist, abusers, murderers, corruption, and brutality in their force. Than becoming those who fight against it. People like in the pictures above should be celebrated and become the norm. But hey.. what do I know.

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Just Awful

Just Awful

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

Sadly female upon male abuse is rarely seen and even worse, rarely stopped because not many believe it happens. I have a friend with lasting brain damage from being abused by his wife and daughter. He ended up having part of his brain removed. It does happen, but not many believe, let alone catch it. Most think the woman is the victim.

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A Racist Hateful Idiot

A Racist Hateful Idiot

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

Is he the one that said the queer community was the most dangerous group in America?

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When You’re Harassed For Trying To Expose Criminals

When You’re Harassed For Trying To Expose Criminals

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James016
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

IIRC Corey Feldman named names. They found recordings of him being interviewed in the evidence in Michael Jackson's trial. Please correct me if I am wrong but I remember reading that in the press some time ago

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Beyonce's Pseudo-Feminism Is Letting Her Keep The Evil Practice Under The Shroud

Beyonce's Pseudo-Feminism Is Letting Her Keep The Evil Practice Under The Shroud

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

Her lyrics literally say things like " I know when you were little girls, you dreamt of being in my world, don't forget it... respect that. bow down, bitches. " Who talks to others like that? It's not respectful, and she certainly isn't my feminist idol.

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Calling Homeless People “Animals”

Calling Homeless People “Animals”

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

We had homeless people that would line the doors of the shops at night when the businesses closed. I worked closing at a bakery and would sign out the food that was to be thrown out, but then bag it up and give it to the homeless guys as I walked past them to my car. One time, while heading to my car, a guy tried to mess with me trying to mug me. Those same homeless people ganged up on him and chased him off, then escorted me to my car.

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

That is a great thing to do. My church used to collect bins of leftovers from a bakery once a week to donate to a community organisation for people who needed it. I think there were different orginisations that collected on the other days of the week. It felt so good to be doing something to help others.

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

Your ex-boss is a heartless monster and a psycho. You can be proud of yourself to do the good thing. It's crazy to throw things out and there are people starving to death. Last week I was in the supermarket and I heard the boss telling the staff that they have to throw the banana's and blueberries in the container at the end of the day. Why??????

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

The reason why is because in the past when it was acceptable to give the homeless and the needy the left overs, stale, day old and almost expired food, the homeless and the needy would get sick or even claim food poisoning and would sue the business(es) that would give them the free food. To stop the lawsuits, businesses stopped giving out free food. The bosses and staff aren't the crazy ones, it's the ones that fraudulently make claims to get money.

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

A well dressed businessman in San Francisco walking down the sidewalk chose to kick the crap out of a homeless guy who was sleeping. The suit was filmed doing it. Do you think the police were called? Do you think the suit was cited for abuse? I loathe this aspect of society. Nothing has value anymore. Not your neighbor, not your pet…nothing, they all just get tossed when difficult times hit

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

A butcher in Canada left out their meat scraps out each night for stray dogs. There is no reason the same cant the same be done in other places?

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

I think that there are now quite a few places that do that. People used to be worried about lawsuits (in some places) which might have caused them to stop the practice but that has changed. My church used to collect bread from a bakery once a week to distribute at a community centre. My sister also worked at a warehouse that accepted food from supermarkets and separated the spoilt things from the fresh ones to distribute to homeless people.

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

sadly humans have no rights in america except to own a gun and that only if white. Animals have some rights however, I think it only covers dogs. /s/

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

When i worked at subway, my boss wrote me up for giving a homeless man overproofed bread that was going to be thrown away anyway. So i started giving him my free 6 inch i got for lunch. Once again, written up. So i told this homeless man to come in for water next time. I'm not ashamed to admit that when he came in, i'd give him a water cup, but during my next break i made him a footlong of his choice and chips AND a juice and left in a box behind the store for him. I obviously did not pay for it 🙊😈 i hope hes ok. And i hope subway goes under.

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

There is a large supermarket chain here in the UK that was filmed pouring bleach over thrown out food to stop people taking it, ffs, you didn’t want it, that reason his hungry enough to go through bins and you deliberately spoil good food so they can’t eat? F**k you, seriously

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

My very first job was working at a 711 about a thousand years ago. I worked graveyard and manned the store while my coworker made sandwiches and packaged food all night. I asked a manager a few weeks into my job why we threw out perfectly good food just over a day old (into a locked trash bin), she responded that she didn't want to encourage homeless or people who needed food to hang in the area. Uh. I had news for her, they were doing that all night anyways. The people who gave me a hard time were the ones who paid for things. I only lasted two months before moving for school but I would bag the sandwiches and disguise them next to an actual bag of garbage. While I took out garbage I would drop the sandwiches on the ground where the camera didn't reach. Not a single one ever bothered me. The people just wanted to eat. Plain and simple.

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

A lot of homeless people have jobs! A lot of rich people inherited money! I would have made a big to-do about this boss and company! But I might have to fear for my life also!

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

I would have arranged an accidental fire that would burn the place to the ground.

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

When I moved to Germany I got my first job at Burger King while I went to school to learn German. About two months in my shift manager caught on me placing untouched (still packed food) on the top tray of the trash cart near the door for the homeless in the area to pick up. I got scolded for that and accused of stealing from the company. Mind you, those were products which have already been paid for by customers. I stood my ground and kept doing it as there was no written policy stating we weren't allowed to do that. I allso started to give extras to ambulance workers, police officers, firemen and the poor customers (the regulars). Not like a lot extra but like big fries instead of small and may an extra hamburger. Never got caught on that one though. One day same asshole had qn issue with the orange colour of my seeing eye glasses. He told me in front of a customer I needed to get no coloured ones. I just started laughing my butt off asking if can pay for the type of lenses I need. He dropped it but then two months later same dude saw me cry in a back room a week and a half after my father passed away and told me I need to get over it already! He's dead!! It was unbelievable. Right before quiting the job I had a major argument with this piece of s**t. He was giving me hell for giving someone (obviously a poor person) a glass of tap wate. I literally had to explain to him that we live in a country where refusing to give out tap water when requested is actually illegal. He then argued that the water is toxic, I showed him the soda equipment tapped into the same pippin system, he was pissed and said I have stoled a cup from thr company for which I gave him 20 cents and told him to keep the rest. By then I was on my way to make shift manager and he was pissed. The day they put their offer on the table was the day I quit and told them why, not to mention the pay they were offering was a joke. I had to treat that whole thing as a social experiment but it did take a huge toll on my mental health....

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

Thank you, person who gave the bagels to the man. Just thank you.

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

I had a friend do the same while working for a local grocery store. He was fired for taking the leftover fried chicken to a homeless shelter instead of following corporate rules to put the chicken in the dumpster.

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

I once parked near a dumpster at a Dunkin Donuts. There were a bunch of clear garbage bags filled with donuts. And cigarette butts.

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

I was homeless for over six years and sometimes bagel dumpsters kept me alive for days. Meanwhile for every courteous me that came by about four of them came buy, tearing apart garbage bags, throwing garbage out of the dumpster, defecating in the dumpster and on the ground, and urinating in any open space left. It took five years for them to make it to every bagel dumpster I knew of, and after that the Dairy Queen management started mixing in used coffee grounds and eggshells into his bagel bags in hopes of driving the dumpster vandals off.

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Yo, This Hurts A Lot !!!

Yo, This Hurts A Lot !!!

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

All this stuff about the. price of insulin makes me so mad because the insulin patent from was originally sold for $1 with the understanding that cheap insulin would become available to all. For a long time the price of insulin was reasonable, retailing for $24 a vial in 1996. But due to no price controls the price has skyrocketed in the U.S. in the past couple years, because apparently the thought process is ‘why not gouge sick people?’ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5001219/

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8 Year Olds Have To Go Through This

8 Year Olds Have To Go Through This

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

Food should be free in schools, people are paying with their taxes anyway

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Don’t Go To Seaworld

Don’t Go To Seaworld

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Only Twats Mess With The Homeless

Only Twats Mess With The Homeless

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Damn That’s F**ked Up

Damn That’s F**ked Up

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The Only Way There's A Chance The Louisville Police Department Will Pay For Their Crimes Is If We Shine So Much Light On This That There's No Way They Can Sweep This Under Yet Another Carpet

The Only Way There's A Chance The Louisville Police Department Will Pay For Their Crimes Is If We Shine So Much Light On This That There's No Way They Can Sweep This Under Yet Another Carpet

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

Bill - you couldn’t be more wrong. The proof is that the city was ordered to pay $12 million to her mother in a wrongful death suit. Maybe read the whole story before saying “false”

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Not Suspicious At All A Weed User Trying To Buy That Many Drugs...the Police Killed Her In More Way Than One

Not Suspicious At All A Weed User Trying To Buy That Many Drugs...the Police Killed Her In More Way Than One

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

The only reason they banned marijuana in the first place was so they could pull bullshit like that

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Special Privileges

Special Privileges

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

people associat islam with terrorist... but A LOT of white christian people in america are terrorist... those who storm the capitol were terrosrist

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Dramatic Photos From Around The Globe Record Mankind's Destruction Of The Planet

Dramatic Photos From Around The Globe Record Mankind's Destruction Of The Planet

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In Egypt A Girl Escaped Her Home Because She Was Beaten Everyday, The Police Found Her And Returned Her Back To Her Parents, Thats How She Look Like When They Pictured Her Reunited With Her Abusive Parents

In Egypt A Girl Escaped Her Home Because She Was Beaten Everyday, The Police Found Her And Returned Her Back To Her Parents, Thats How She Look Like When They Pictured Her Reunited With Her Abusive Parents

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We're All In This Together, The Struggle For Liberty Will Continue

We're All In This Together, The Struggle For Liberty Will Continue

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