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Design is meant to eliminate problems. To make our lives easier. However, that's not always the case. Even though safety should be a key component when making any type of product, sometimes it falls out of the manufacturing equation and the consumer gets a hazard instead. And something to submit to the subreddit r/DangerousDesigns.

Created in 2014, this online community now has over 140K members, constantly sharing pics of exactly what its name suggests. Whether it's a questionable architectural solution or misleading packaging, over the years they've amassed quite the collection! Continue scrolling and check out some of the most popular posts on the subreddit.

#2

Was Looking For A Budget Mattress When I Saw This...

Was Looking For A Budget Mattress When I Saw This...

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

1. Shouldn't have used fiberglass filler, and 2. State on the label WHY you shouldn't remove the cover.

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

How can it be even legal to use fiber glass as a filler in a matress? Fiber glass particles easily get into the lungs and have very bad effects on the health then.

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

In what country is it legal to use fibreglass as a mattress filler?

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Mimi777
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is scary. We got a Zinus mattress off of Amazon about a year ago and so far it’s been great. It’s really comfortable. I have noticed the zipper too and was curious about that. I’m glad I read this. And I don’t think I see a label on mine anywhere that says not to remove it. But why in the world would they put the zipper on there if they don’t want it unzipped ???

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

You might want to run a thin line of cyanoacrylic glue, like Crazy Glue, along the length of the zipper so you can’t unzip it. You might want to clip off the zipper pull, too.

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brukernavn340
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Fibre glass is supposed to be used as insulation, not mattress filling.

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

Why would anyone think fibreglass is a suitable filler for a mattress?!

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

Apparently the Consumer Product Safety Commission has found that this material (fiberglass) is not considered hazardous, according to what the manufacturer states.

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3rg0n
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

https://www.kxan.com/investigations/texas-families-warn-of-possible-bed-in-the-box-mattress-risks-class-action-lawsuit-filed/amp/

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

My God. The company's statement is atrocious and claims fiberglass is not harmful.

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

Or just... Don't buy it... I mean after seeing this review of course, just don't buy the mattress

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

They should be sued for manufacturing a dangerous product. Do No Unzip is not a safety feature!

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

wow, I never even knew fiberglass in mattresses was a thing, just googles the company and seen they have a ton of law suits against them.

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

https://www.kmov.com/news/news-4-investigates-the-danger-lurking-in-your-mattress/article_2bb77cc2-4eb7-11ea-b4c6-0319ba20d45f.html

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

Fibreglass in a mattress? I'd contact some kind of advocacy State consumer protection. Fibreglass particles would get breathed into lungs in minute amounts and cause a terrible lung disease. Sue the company.

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

Lots of people attacking the mattress company (and not entirely without justification), but I'm going to take the opposite tack. Perhaps when there's a warning label saying don't remove the cover, maybe - just maybe - you shouldn't remove the cover.

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

Better than not unzipping it would be not to buy the damn thing!

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

I LOVE my Tuft&Needle mattress. Very comfy and well worth the price! No fiberglass either.

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

I'm reading the lawsuit for this and it is ridiculous. People have had to throw away their entire house and move because of this mattress. I can not believe they are still functioning as a company.

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

This doesn’t help them now, but I always recommend getting a zip cover on all brand new mattresses. Then putting a nice non crinkly water resistant or water proof mattered pad on. Trust me if you have any stomach issues your mattered will thank you and you probably would have never been looking at the zipper in the first place. I am really shocked that their are fiberglass in some beds that’s just asking for trouble.

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

OMG, that poor family. Yes, they should NOT have put a zipper on it. If they can, I hope they sue that company for money and for pain and anguish!

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

they make it seem like there is a dead body inside the mattress or something😂

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

OMG!!! Way to go Zinus for putting something hazardous in the mattress and putting a zipper in the cover...

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

OMG, there should be TV shows to deal with stuff like that. Any Seller who would not cooperate soon would have to regret ...

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

It’s illegal to sell used mattresses in Australia for a good reason. Not saying it doesn’t happen but this is why it shouldn’t.

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

Aaaand that's why we don't have a transatlantic trade agreement. It would never be legal so sell this madness, here.

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

Unfortunately being human beings some people seeing this are going to try it and guess what, but that is the nature of some of us, not all of us

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

What company is using fiberglass to fill anything like that, is that allowed in USA?

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

Bull feathers, chicken hair, frog tights and June bug PJ'S. Believe.

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

Stains on mattress covers are to be ignored. You have sheet sets to cover such meaningless details, fight that urge for meaningless perfection!

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One of the subreddit's moderators told Bored Panda they would describe it as "light-hearted."

"Dangerous staircase designs are by far our biggest collection of content, so much so that I've had to make a rule so they can only be posted once per week," the person who chose to remain anonymous said.

"Being a non-specific image subreddit, I wouldn't say there's much of a 'community' in the traditional sense," they explained. "However, there are plenty of users who are dedicated to helping me and the other mods manage this subreddit and keep it of a higher quality than most subreddits with over 100K subscribers."

#3

Similar Design, One Can Kill And One Tastes Good

Similar Design, One Can Kill And One Tastes Good

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

Knowing me I'd ignore them both and accidentally drink something else...

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#4

Guess It’s Back To Good Ol’ Drunk Driving

Guess It’s Back To Good Ol’ Drunk Driving

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According to the law firm Carr & Carr, many products can be dangerous if the consumers dismiss their warnings and use the items incorrectly. Just consider the cleaning products available at your grocery store or the power tools you use for lawn maintenance.

"[But] when it comes to product liability lawsuits in which consumers seek compensation for harm caused by a particular product, one of the key factors is proving whether the product in question is unreasonably dangerous," Carr & Carr write on their website.

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"Since there's no way to anticipate every way in which a consumer might interact with a product, it’s impossible to design and manufacture a product that is entirely free from risk. However, consumers have a right to expect that a given product is safe when used as directed for its intended purpose," Carr & Carr explain.

#5

May Have Been Posted Before But This Is Pure Insanity

May Have Been Posted Before But This Is Pure Insanity

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An unreasonably dangerous product is one that poses greater risks than an ordinary user might reasonably expect when using the product as intended. "This definition makes a distinction between products that are dangerous—such as drain cleaners or chainsaws—and those that pose threats beyond their intended purpose."

"In general, drain cleaners and chainsaws are not unreasonably dangerous because most come with detailed instructions for the proper use and warnings about their risks. The unreasonable danger in product liability cases is characterized by a flaw in the product's design, manufacture or marketing," Carr & Carr note.

So which of these pictures do you think feature unreasonably dangerous designs? Upvote them and let's see!

#7

Children’s Playground In 1912

Children’s Playground In 1912

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#8

Seems Legit...

Seems Legit...

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#9

Staircase Beautified With Loose Boulders And A Broken Pelvis

Staircase Beautified With Loose Boulders And A Broken Pelvis

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

This one seemed so over the top I did a little reverse image search : it's an art installation by French artist Céleste Boursier-Mougenot. It's called "Chorégraphie". - https://slash-paris.com/critiques/celeste-boursier-mougenot-a-la-galerie-xippas

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#12

Almost Did It, Too

Almost Did It, Too

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#13

Bruh

Bruh

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

I don't see a problem here... this is perfect, if you can't get into and out of the garage, you don't deserve to drive

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#15

Couldn’t Get A Good Seat? Risk Your Life Trying To Watch The Game!

Couldn’t Get A Good Seat? Risk Your Life Trying To Watch The Game!

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#18

This 1930s Design Let You Hang Your Baby Over The Side Of A Building In A Cage

This 1930s Design Let You Hang Your Baby Over The Side Of A Building In A Cage

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#19

Almost Pulled A Michael Scott While Delivering Groceries Today

Almost Pulled A Michael Scott While Delivering Groceries Today

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#20

This 1955 Device For Smoking A Whole Packet Of Cigarettes At Once

This 1955 Device For Smoking A Whole Packet Of Cigarettes At Once

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#22

Warning Label Inside A Helmet I Received When We Rented 4-Wheelers

Warning Label Inside A Helmet I Received When We Rented 4-Wheelers

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#23

The Cannonball Loop Waterslide, A Slide So Dangerous It Was Shutdown Almost Immediately After Opening

The Cannonball Loop Waterslide, A Slide So Dangerous It Was Shutdown Almost Immediately After Opening

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#24

Every Chair In This Resort Fits Through The Deck, And The Majority Of People Who Stay Here Are Seniors

Every Chair In This Resort Fits Through The Deck, And The Majority Of People Who Stay Here Are Seniors

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#25

Step Out Of A Bathtub Down A Flight Of Stairs, Anyone?

Step Out Of A Bathtub Down A Flight Of Stairs, Anyone?

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#26

This Architect Accidentally Built A Death Ray That Melts Cars And Fries Eggs... Again

This Architect Accidentally Built A Death Ray That Melts Cars And Fries Eggs... Again

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#27

This Will Probably Work Out Just Fine For Bicycles...

This Will Probably Work Out Just Fine For Bicycles...

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#28

In The 1930s You Could Buy Artificial Snow Made Out Of 100% Asbestos

In The 1930s You Could Buy Artificial Snow Made Out Of 100% Asbestos

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

Humans didn't know better back then... asbestos was the perfect material. It didn't burn

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#29

Get A Bone Broken Every Time You Slide Down

Get A Bone Broken Every Time You Slide Down

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#30

Poor Guy

Poor Guy

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

Now I'm worried about all the buildings I've been in... is this something that is in every building?

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#31

On The Floor Of Doctor's Office. If You Trip On It, You're In The Right Place

On The Floor Of Doctor's Office. If You Trip On It, You're In The Right Place

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#32

It Looks Nice Sure, But I Didn’t Even Know That Was A Real Extinguisher

It Looks Nice Sure, But I Didn’t Even Know That Was A Real Extinguisher

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

Yeah, totally illegal. Fire extinguisher are never allowed to be part of the decor, they need to stand out, however ugly that is.

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#34

Food Aid Packages And Cluster Bombs, Both Dropped On Afghanistan In 2001

Food Aid Packages And Cluster Bombs, Both Dropped On Afghanistan In 2001

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

Sick f***s. Cluster bombs are one of the most disgusting things used and they used them. On civilians without a care in the world.

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#35

That Would Explain Why My Ankle Hurts

That Would Explain Why My Ankle Hurts

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

Not for use as object it appears to be is apparently a trend in China-manufactured goods?

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#38

Dangerous-Design

Dangerous-Design

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#41

Not Sure If Its Dangerous But I Think It Is

Not Sure If Its Dangerous But I Think It Is

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#42

Does This Count

Does This Count

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

It's like one of those annoying clicker balls that are in every office. Only this one doesn't click, just scream.

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#43

Not A Fan Of That Projector

Not A Fan Of That Projector

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#45

You Cant Quite See But Right Above It There Is A Wall

You Cant Quite See But Right Above It There Is A Wall

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#46

Go Ahead, Spend The Taxpayers’ Dollars On A “Decorative Circle” In The Middle Of An Intersection. What Could Go Wrong?

Go Ahead, Spend The Taxpayers’ Dollars On A “Decorative Circle” In The Middle Of An Intersection. What Could Go Wrong?

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#47

I Love The New No Stop Exit They Put Up At Our Corner Gas Station, You Don't Even Have To Stop To Exit

I Love The New No Stop Exit They Put Up At Our Corner Gas Station, You Don't Even Have To Stop To Exit

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#48

God Forbid You Have A Baby Or A Little Dog

God Forbid You Have A Baby Or A Little Dog

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#50

This Warm Tent

This Warm Tent

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