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When it feels like the world is against you, a few things can make it somewhat better. A bucket of choco chip ice cream is one, binge watching Community with your therapy dog is another. But the most potent antidote known to man is a bittersweet one, and it’s knowing that someone is having a day even more vile than you are.

Whether it’s a spilled coffee or “as luck would have it” moment, get ready for a barely legal therapy list down below as compiled by Bored Panda. Be sure to check out our previous posts with bad, worse, and 100% evil days here, here, and here and don’t forget to let us know how your day is going so far in the comment section.

Even if there’s no skip button for those 24-hour hell on earth benders, at least we can all have a laugh at them.

#1

I Am An Asian That Finally Used The Iris Recognition Technology On His Phone

I Am An Asian That Finally Used The Iris Recognition Technology On His Phone

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Katharine Rudden
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I hope you seek justice. That product software needs to go all the way back to the drawing board!!

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Door Was Jammed Form Inside So Phoned A Guy To Repair It. He Managed To Open It, Left His Tools Outside, Came Inside And Shut The Door. Now We're Both Stuck

Door Was Jammed Form Inside So Phoned A Guy To Repair It. He Managed To Open It, Left His Tools Outside, Came Inside And Shut The Door. Now We're Both Stuck

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Previously, Bored Panda reached out to Vasia Toxavidi, a counselor and accredited member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), to find out about ways of dealing with mishaps and developing psychological resilience.

According to Vasia, even the smallest mishaps like “throwing our morning coffee on us or even getting a text or an email we don’t like can affect the rest of our day.” A typical reaction is “Oh, great start to the day!” but according to the counselor, the negative bias can directly affect the course of events.

Scientists say that the reason we are all wired for ‘negatively biased’ thinking is because negative events and emotions have a greater impact in our brains than the positive ones. Even the smallest things that generate negative reactions can snowball into the forecast for the rest of the day, or even the week.

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I Spilled 50,000 2mm Glass Beads On The Ground And I Now Have To Sort Them By Hand

I Spilled 50,000 2mm Glass Beads On The Ground And I Now Have To Sort Them By Hand

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When The Tiger Shark You're Photographing Swims Off With Your Camera Rig

When The Tiger Shark You're Photographing Swims Off With Your Camera Rig

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According to Vasia, we end up creating a self-fulfilling prophecy because we look at the world through lenses triggered by anger, fear, or the expectation that something will go wrong. And in that sense, the reality is only how we perceive it.

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So as humans, we tend to not only forecast things to go badly because of otherwise meaningless mishaps, we tend to fixate on virtually any negative moments. Whether it’s recalling insults better than praise, reacting more strongly to negative stimuli than to positive, thinking about negative things more frequently than positive, it all contributes to our behavior.

#5

Just Lost Thousands Of Dollars Worth Of Product At Work. Most Likely Getting Fired

Just Lost Thousands Of Dollars Worth Of Product At Work. Most Likely Getting Fired

UPDATE: It's bell pepper, about $250 a kilo and we lost 20 kilos in total. What happened was I was discharging the product inside the container and I thought I was completely done because none was coming out. I undo all of the screws, lift it up, and a shit ton poor's out. It turned out that the valve closed due to the vibration of the pump motor and there was a lot of leftover. No one will see it, hopefully. Most of the employees only use Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.
UPDATE: I didn't get fired! But I do have to go back to that order and make another 20 kilos which will be a long day. They were really understanding and forgave me for my mistake. Thank god I didn't lose my job!

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#8

My Boss Didn't Realize That There Was An Envelope Of Cash On Her Desk Before Using The Shredder

My Boss Didn't Realize That There Was An Envelope Of Cash On Her Desk Before Using The Shredder

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#9

My Mom Accidentally Printed Her Divorce Papers On Stickers

My Mom Accidentally Printed Her Divorce Papers On Stickers

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This bias toward the negative leads you to pay much more attention to the bad things that happen, making them seem much more important than they really are.

It is thought that the negative bias comes from our ancestors who’d pay attention to bad, dangerous, and negative threats in the world. It was literally a matter of life and death. Those who were more attuned to danger had higher chances of survival.

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Someone Accidentally Set Off The Fire Suppression System In A Military Hanger

Someone Accidentally Set Off The Fire Suppression System In A Military Hanger

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Lisa Chambers
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yep from my understanding about it, you do NOT want to be caught in that bubble bath.

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Billy The Kid
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

At this moment im imagining Sheldon Cooper jumping in and out. Bizinger!!!

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Leslie Burleson
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is actually not that uncommon of an occurrence. If you're the one who made it go off you best believe you will never live it down

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DoomsdayDuck555
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

this is pretty cool. firefighters train to find bodies in the foam. (I read an article about this in Air&Space, in think )

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Origami Chik3n
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Good thing it didn't happen in a hangAr. HangErs are generally pretty easy to clean.

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Steve in Denver
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

O-M-F-G, that's going to take a lot of Privates a long time to clean up WITH THEIR TOOTHBRUSHES.

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Barbara Vandewalle
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That causes a lot of damages. Almost had one in warehouse of files and other paper documents.

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Caroline Overill
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Quick. Set up a load of Christmas decorations and lights and your Christmas cards are done!

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Polly Culberson
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Looks like someone put too much detergent in the washing machine (like Jack Lemmon in "Mister Roberts").

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Thomas Turnbull
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Hi guys the fire suppression system works just tested it. I’m off home now.

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Catherine Brady
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I wonder if it affected the electronics of those expensive choppers?

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James F. Wilson Jr.
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You tell the Colonel that it was the yearly test of the unit and "It Passed".

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James F. Wilson Jr.
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The system is automatic in relation to a heat source.So maybe someone started an engine and the exhaust caused this to happen.

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Anne Sim
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I heard of it malfunctioning in a civilian hanger, and it turned out there was no 'off' switch!

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Baked Panda
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Looks like they are breaking through some heavy cloud cover

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Ivy Ruonakoski
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Ah, I went to many a foam party that looked exactly like this about 20 years ago.

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

How's that helicopter in the clouds without its propellers moving?

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

This looks like sea foam with the helicopter being an odd looking fish to me. Even the divot in the foam is shaped at the back kind of gives the impression it's actively swimming.

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

Looks fun but you definitely don't want to be breathing that stuff in.

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

The fire is out and when they clear the foam they'll find the bodies of those who didn't make it to the exit.

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Aaron W
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Start the chopper, foam will be gone in a few seconds. Pray for anyone who happens to be walking past the building at that moment.

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Maciej Zajaczkowski
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is so dangerous - if there was a real fire people could not evacuate

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

This is the level of intensity required to suppress the fumes from aviation fuel. It is rather unlikely that anyone would be hurt by the suppression system. MANY people would have been seriously injured by a massive explosion. Here's a short clip of one of these systems being deployed as a test: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ITMy_-P3g0

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I Just Found Out This Isn’t Me. My Parents Never Took Out The Stock Photo And It’s Been There For Like Ten Years

I Just Found Out This Isn’t Me. My Parents Never Took Out The Stock Photo And It’s Been There For Like Ten Years

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

Loving parents: "ach well good enough! Damn kids all look the same to me anyways..."

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#13

I Got This Bread From Whole Foods. More Like Hole Foods

I Got This Bread From Whole Foods. More Like Hole Foods

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Went Camping, Set A New Bug Bite Record

Went Camping, Set A New Bug Bite Record

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But that doesn’t mean that we cannot escape the negative bias trap. On the contrary, once you are aware this is how your brain works, you can make a conscious effort to stop it.

For example, a great start is cutting down on negative self-talk, which we all secretly are into. Instead of fixating on your past mistakes, consider what you have learned and ways to apply your newly acquired knowledge. In this way, you approach the same situation from a positive outlook.

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My 12 Year Old, Allergic To Nearly Everything

My 12 Year Old, Allergic To Nearly Everything

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

OMG, I have had this test and it is awful. What is worse is mine was done on my back so I couldn’t reach around and scratch and I too am allergic to an insane amount of stuff.

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#17

You Ever Mess Up Burgers So Bad That Even Your Grill Is Surprised?

You Ever Mess Up Burgers So Bad That Even Your Grill Is Surprised?

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#18

Don’t Leave Your Kayak Out In The Sun

Don’t Leave Your Kayak Out In The Sun

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#19

My Multi-Million Dollar Health Care Company Said They Were Getting Us A Present For Being Essential Workers. We Got A Baggie Of Masks

My Multi-Million Dollar Health Care Company Said They Were Getting Us A Present For Being Essential Workers. We Got A Baggie Of Masks

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

I know one hospital gave their essential workers a banana as a thank you gift. https://au.sports.yahoo.com/hospital-mocked-for-strange-gift-for-frontline-workers-091103282.html

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Secondly, make sure you catch yourself drifting into negativity. At this moment, you may want to go for a walk, do other things that make you happy, and listen to your favorite song. In this way, newly established patterns will not let you fixate on negative emotions.

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#20

When Your Cabinet Decides It’s Time To Break Lose And Come Crashing Down The Day You Install Your Brand New Glass Top Stove

When Your Cabinet Decides It’s Time To Break Lose And Come Crashing Down The Day You Install Your Brand New Glass Top Stove

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

That’s awful. But it’s interesting to see what it likes like under the glass!

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#21

Prepared Cinnamon Toast Crunch In The Dark. It Was Cheez-Its

Prepared Cinnamon Toast Crunch In The Dark. It Was Cheez-Its

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#22

So Much For Changing The Battery

So Much For Changing The Battery

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

Oh, no...that's a black widow and her nest, isn't it? How does one get rid of something like that?

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#24

When You Come Home And Your House Doesn’t Smell Like Pot Roast

When You Come Home And Your House Doesn’t Smell Like Pot Roast

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

Oh nooo, I would have been devastated. I have done similar but instead of the slow cooker, I forgot to turn the oven on.

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In a previous interview with Vasia Toxavidi, a counselor and accredited member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), we found out that psychological resilience is also key in dealing with negativity. 

“Although there has been a debate whether resilience, mental and emotional, is innate or something that can be developed, for me, it’s an innate condition that all humans have but needs to be developed and modeled well for it to come to the surface," she explained.

“All humans are wired for survival, so resilience must be an innate trait for everyone for this to happen, but if it’s never developed, then it may not come out as a trait for someone."

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#25

Just Set Up New Monitor, Chair Slipped Under Me And I Hit The Desk, And Monitor Fell And Broke. Happy Friday

Just Set Up New Monitor, Chair Slipped Under Me And I Hit The Desk, And Monitor Fell And Broke. Happy Friday

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Long Story Short, I Saw A Cockroach

Long Story Short, I Saw A Cockroach

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#29

Someone In Australia Was Tying Their Shoe When A Fire Bombing Plane Had To Drop Their Load Due To Turbulence

Someone In Australia Was Tying Their Shoe When A Fire Bombing Plane Had To Drop Their Load Due To Turbulence

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She added that humor can help us reframe problems that we would otherwise interpret as "overwhelming and damaging." Not only that. Toxavidi told Bored Panda that humor can loosen you up, energize your thinking, help you take hardships less seriously, and manage disappointment better.

"Another important key to resilience is to be part of a community and have external support from family, friends and others. As humans, we’re social animals so without having a strong sense of belonging, we cannot thrive or be resilient," she concluded.

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We Spent Two Hours Walking To A Famous Cave Expecting It To Go Underground And Everything. This Is The Cave

We Spent Two Hours Walking To A Famous Cave Expecting It To Go Underground And Everything. This Is The Cave

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2020 In One Picture

2020 In One Picture

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

I would say that is the result of an extremely disgruntled employee or an earthquake.

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#32

Didn't Realize One Of My Glove Fingers Broke Until I Was Done Dyeing My Hair

Didn't Realize One Of My Glove Fingers Broke Until I Was Done Dyeing My Hair

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I Found Out Someone Cut Through The Convertible Top Of My Unlocked Car, Then It Rained Inside. I Was Let Go From My Job An Hour Later For Some Extra Spice

I Found Out Someone Cut Through The Convertible Top Of My Unlocked Car, Then It Rained Inside. I Was Let Go From My Job An Hour Later For Some Extra Spice

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#34

My Friend Forgot To Check His Underwear Before Putting It On

My Friend Forgot To Check His Underwear Before Putting It On

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I Do Calligraphy. I Misplaced The Circled In Character, Which Is Part Of A 300 Word Scroll That I Almost Finished After 5 Days Of Work, 200 Characters In

I Do Calligraphy. I Misplaced The Circled In Character, Which Is Part Of A 300 Word Scroll That I Almost Finished After 5 Days Of Work, 200 Characters In

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#36

My Tenancy Ends Tomorrow After 2 Years In This Flat. Today, While Cleaning And Getting Everything Ready To Move Out, I Hit The Oven's Door And Broke The Glass

My Tenancy Ends Tomorrow After 2 Years In This Flat. Today, While Cleaning And Getting Everything Ready To Move Out, I Hit The Oven's Door And Broke The Glass

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#37

After Losing 1/3rd Of My Weight, I Finally Didn't Feel Too Fat Anymore. The Toilet Disagreed

After Losing 1/3rd Of My Weight, I Finally Didn't Feel Too Fat Anymore. The Toilet Disagreed

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

This is the first time in my life to encounter a passive-aggressive toilet.

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I Got This Question Wrong

I Got This Question Wrong

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

Is this a test? If so, then your teachers should check the paper themselves and not rely on AI.

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#39

Gas Station Toilet Paper About The Width Of An iPod Shuffle

Gas Station Toilet Paper About The Width Of An iPod Shuffle

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Last Week, I Asked A Local Bookstore To Add The "Local Author" Section. They Did. Everybody Made The Shelf But Me

Last Week, I Asked A Local Bookstore To Add The "Local Author" Section. They Did. Everybody Made The Shelf But Me

A while ago, I published a kid's book and talked the local book store into their first EVER book signing. Many other authors followed since then <...>

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#43

My Bathroom Cabinet Gave Up On Life At 5 Am This Morning And Nearly Gave Me A Heart Attack

My Bathroom Cabinet Gave Up On Life At 5 Am This Morning And Nearly Gave Me A Heart Attack

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#44

Lamborghini Huracan Flooded Due To Rain In São Paulo. It Was Not Insured

Lamborghini Huracan Flooded Due To Rain In São Paulo. It Was Not Insured

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

Why, why, why would you have such an expensive car and not have insurance. That is just stupid.

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#45

My Mom Is A Beekeeper, And She Accidentally Spilt 10kgs Of Honey On The Floor

My Mom Is A Beekeeper, And She Accidentally Spilt 10kgs Of Honey On The Floor

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#46

When You Are From Arizona And Think 70 Degrees On The Beach In Cali Doesnt Require Sunscreen

When You Are From Arizona And Think 70 Degrees On The Beach In Cali Doesnt Require Sunscreen

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

Often people who get burnt on cloudy days etc are not actually wind burnt as some suggest. It can be a cool day and you can still get sunburnt so always best to check the UV rating for the day and if you are in the elements all day then it is always best to protect yourself.

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#47

My Mom wanted to Surprise Me With A Delivery Of My Favorite Pizza & Ice Cream From Ohio To LA For My Birthday. UPS Lost The Package For 2 Days And Delivered On The 3rd - Refused Refund

My Mom wanted to Surprise Me With A Delivery Of My Favorite Pizza & Ice Cream From Ohio To LA For My Birthday. UPS Lost The Package For 2 Days And Delivered On The 3rd - Refused Refund

She packed it in a cooler on ice & shipped via UPS for $350+ so it could be delivered next day during my birthday party.

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80 Van
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wow, what a thoughtful mom! What a lousy decision on UPS’s part.

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#48

My Girlfriend Opened Her Jewelry Making Box Upside Down

My Girlfriend Opened Her Jewelry Making Box Upside Down

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

Put the lid back on and flip it, most of the stuff will end up in the correct place and you will only have to sort some of it out.

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Graduating Today

Graduating Today

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