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Remember Daniel Powter's song Bad Day? The one where he sings about our blue sky fading to gray and our passion going away? There's something about belting your worries away that's quite relieving.

But Bored Panda has something even better, something that should help you forget your troubles altogether. Even if for a little while.

You see, we Lithuanians "like to watch our neighbor's house burn" so in honor of our roots, what if we painted their sky even darker? No, not black. More like a bottle of sweet and sour sauce exploding in a bag. Or accidentally taking a laxative instead of aspirin.

We put together a new list of pictures that show people having a terrible day, and we're quite confident they will make you feel better about yours. Scroll down to check out the images and catch up on the series here, here, and here.

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Look I've Heard It's Rough In Australia, But South Africa Hits Different. No Morning Swim Today

Look I've Heard It's Rough In Australia, But South Africa Hits Different. No Morning Swim Today

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#2

Lit A Match To Light A Candle On The Toilet. Flew Out Of My Hand And Landed In My Underwear While Burning

Lit A Match To Light A Candle On The Toilet. Flew Out Of My Hand And Landed In My Underwear While Burning

I simultaneously knocked the candle off the counter in a panic and it shattered all over the floor while my underwear caught fire.

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Dealing with unexpected situations can be tricky. And not just in terms of the money needed to clean up the mess. "Some degree of anxiety is normal and even necessary," Dr. Ann Epstein, a psychiatrist at Harvard-affiliated Cambridge Health Alliance and medical editor of the Harvard Special Health Report Coping with Anxiety and Stress, said.

"Anxiety signals to us that something is awry or might need our attention. However, you don't want the response to become exaggerated or to dominate your life," Epstein explained. Good coping mechanisms for stress and anxiety can help you get through turbulent times.

#3

Mistakes Were Made In The Media

Mistakes Were Made In The Media

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#4

I Think My Dad Regrets His Decision To Clean The Gutters With A Leaf Blower

I Think My Dad Regrets His Decision To Clean The Gutters With A Leaf Blower

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#5

Thats What You Get For Being Nice To A *gags* Landlord

Thats What You Get For Being Nice To A *gags* Landlord

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But Vanessa Bohns, an Associate Professor of Organizational Behavior at Cornell University and the author of the forthcoming book 'You Have More Influence Than You Think,’ had some good news for us. In an earlier Bored Panda interview, she said that being embarrassed (and not hiding it!) can actually help us connect with other people. Hopefully, it’ll convince you to embrace blushing, feeling embarrassed, and being in awkward situations.

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“Displaying signs of mild embarrassment can actually be socially constructive and make people feel more sympathetic towards you in the face of your faux pas,” Vanessa explained.

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Yesterday Our Neighbor's 80' Locust Tree Gave Us Some Live Edge Skylights, A Great View Of The Stars, And That Rainforest Cafe Atmosphere That Our Living Room Had Just Always Been Missing

Yesterday Our Neighbor's 80' Locust Tree Gave Us Some Live Edge Skylights, A Great View Of The Stars, And That Rainforest Cafe Atmosphere That Our Living Room Had Just Always Been Missing

No injuries, dogs pissed the bed, life goes on. 

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“I don’t necessarily think you need to take pains to hide it,” Vanessa added that we ought to avoid running away from our embarrassment or pretending that we’re not feeling like we’re feeling.

However, there is something that we should be aware of and that’s not letting our embarrassment turn to shame. A healthy dose of blushing and awkward mumbling is one thing, but deep-seated shame is problematic in the long run.

#9

In-Laws Invited Us Over For Dinner. It Was A Trap

In-Laws Invited Us Over For Dinner. It Was A Trap

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#10

I’m An Idiot And My Wife Won’t Stop Laughing At Me

I’m An Idiot And My Wife Won’t Stop Laughing At Me

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

I'm laughing at you too. While thinking "Don't laugh, that could easily have been you".

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#11

Schrodinger's Baby

Schrodinger's Baby

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

Hey I'm not good at tests either but failing a pregnancy test that's a first😅😅😅

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“What you want to be careful not to do is to let embarrassment morph into the more destructive self-conscious emotion of shame, where you feel so badly about a minor mistake that you start to think there is something wrong with you and feel the need to completely disappear and hide away yourself,” Vanessa said.

Hopefully, this list will convince you to embrace blushing and climb out of awkward situations with stronger interpersonal connections!

#13

I Think My Attempt At Growing Tomatoes Turn Out Rather Well

I Think My Attempt At Growing Tomatoes Turn Out Rather Well

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#14

I Took Some Aspirin When I Was Tired Really Late At Night. I Realized An Hour Later That What I Took Was Not Aspirin

I Took Some Aspirin When I Was Tired Really Late At Night. I Realized An Hour Later That What I Took Was Not Aspirin

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#15

You Are Not Going To Believe What Happened While You Were Gone

You Are Not Going To Believe What Happened While You Were Gone

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

That’s a very, very anxious dog who needs to be kept busy or kept with you.

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#16

Results From An Allergy Test - My Body Reacts To Every Type Of Local Allergen

Results From An Allergy Test - My Body Reacts To Every Type Of Local Allergen

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#17

My Boss's Secretary Quit This Morning After Delivering Breakfast

My Boss's Secretary Quit This Morning After Delivering Breakfast

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#18

I Chewed On It Twice Thinking It Was A Clove Of Garlic Before I Made The Horrific Realization It Was A Fingernail

I Chewed On It Twice Thinking It Was A Clove Of Garlic Before I Made The Horrific Realization It Was A Fingernail

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#19

“I Think I Left A Window Open Last Night, Not Sure”

“I Think I Left A Window Open Last Night, Not Sure”

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#20

In Ten Seconds I'm Going To Discover The Value Of Lifejackets And Renter's Insurance

In Ten Seconds I'm Going To Discover The Value Of Lifejackets And Renter's Insurance

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

That must be horrible to see. I would totally lose it. Aaaw those poor people.

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#21

Slipped In The Shower, Landed On The Toilet

Slipped In The Shower, Landed On The Toilet

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#22

The Diamond In My Ring Fell Out Today. It Came With A 10-Year Workmanship Guarantee. Yesterday Was Our 10th Wedding Anniversary

The Diamond In My Ring Fell Out Today. It Came With A 10-Year Workmanship Guarantee. Yesterday Was Our 10th Wedding Anniversary

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

It's like they're programmed to break as soon as the guarantee expires!

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#23

In 2003, A Technician Forgot To Log That He Had Removed 24 Bolts During The Maintenance Of The Noaa-19 Satellite, Causing The Satellite To Fall Over And Costing $135,000,000 In Damages

In 2003, A Technician Forgot To Log That He Had Removed 24 Bolts During The Maintenance Of The Noaa-19 Satellite, Causing The Satellite To Fall Over And Costing $135,000,000 In Damages

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#24

Today’s My Birthday. No One Could Make It Over For Pizza And Games, The Power Went Out And I Twisted My Ankle Because I Couldn’t See Coming Down The Stairs

Today’s My Birthday. No One Could Make It Over For Pizza And Games, The Power Went Out And I Twisted My Ankle Because I Couldn’t See Coming Down The Stairs

It’ll be me, the guitar, and some tears tonight. Happy 20th to me!

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#25

A Bird Pooped In The Open Mouth Piece Of My Coffee

A Bird Pooped In The Open Mouth Piece Of My Coffee

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#26

Someone At My Stepdad's Work Put Dry Ice In The Toilet By Mistake

Someone At My Stepdad's Work Put Dry Ice In The Toilet By Mistake

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#28

-25 Outside. Heavy Grocery Bag. No Gloves. Long Reunion/Chat With Old Friend In Parking Lot. Gravity

-25 Outside. Heavy Grocery Bag. No Gloves. Long Reunion/Chat With Old Friend In Parking Lot. Gravity

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#29

My Neighbors Had A Party Last Night. That’s My Trampoline

My Neighbors Had A Party Last Night. That’s My Trampoline

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#31

My Toddler And I Walked To The Park. Just To Find That The Whole Playground Has Been Removed

My Toddler And I Walked To The Park. Just To Find That The Whole Playground Has Been Removed

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

Hopefully they're bringing updated play equipment. That's the reason I've seen play parks closed like that.

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

This happened at the start of lock downs to the playground near me. My kids were quite sad.

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

that is exactly what happened here. that playground was across the street from my house. hopefully one day they will replace it.

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

I once took my kids to the playground and the slide had been stolen. The police assumed it was scrap metal thieves. Difficult to explain that to toddlers.

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

So sad, I hope all these old, unsafe playground gets replaced with new ones from the all these funds given to the states, kids need to be physically active

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

They are! Just in mine and my adjoining city, I’ve seen playgrounds get such cool upgrades. The one by my parents now has a splash pad, and in our hot swampy Texas summers, is very much welcomed! The playground close to my house has a lot of cool new features and the trail that surrounds it has workout stations. It’s a great way to not only bring the community together, but physically active as well!!

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

They might be turning it into a pit. Watch out Andy!!

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Zoe Graham
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1 month ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

There's a documentary series called " Parks and Rec" about this...

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

That is a great picture. You should send it to your local TV station.

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

Hope they're putting in new equipment, but more than likely it'll be an office complex.

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

yeah - they did that in our park about 8 wks ago - so many disappointed kids and no sign of a replacement...

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

Oh that must have been disappointing for the little girl, hope it was reinstated

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

The did this same thing at a local park I used to take my kids.

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

The Grinch noticed a few bolts "weren't quite tight" and he took it all to his workshop to fix . . .

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

As a kid, I think those cones would have been fun to play with

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

This was done, in a lot of cities, to keep kids from playing during the "outbreak."

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

Mostly it was done by Democrat elected officials, mayors, city councils and assorted other officials.

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

At first I thought that the kid was a giant ice cream cone toy that they left…

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

Similar happened to me once. I was going somewhere and wanted to go to the playground, only to find out it was under construction :(

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

Awwwwww, they should have put up a notice! Of course these days more likely somebody just stole it

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#32

I’m Being Overcharged By Insurance After My Daughter Was Born. This Is The Pile Of Mail I Have To Go Through To Prove They’re Ripping Me Off. Pear For Scale

I’m Being Overcharged By Insurance After My Daughter Was Born. This Is The Pile Of Mail I Have To Go Through To Prove They’re Ripping Me Off. Pear For Scale

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#33

That Time I Went To London And Finally Got To See Big Ben

That Time I Went To London And Finally Got To See Big Ben

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#34

Tried To Buzzcut My Hair Because All The Barbers Were Closed, Clipper Called It Quits Halfway Through. 4 Days Until My Amazon One Arrives

Tried To Buzzcut My Hair Because All The Barbers Were Closed, Clipper Called It Quits Halfway Through. 4 Days Until My Amazon One Arrives

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#35

I Now Remember That Yesterday I Wanted A Cool Soda

I Now Remember That Yesterday I Wanted A Cool Soda

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#36

Turned On The Wrong Burner And Then Grabbed A Metal Bowl That Was Sitting Above The Flame. Ouch. Yup. Those Are Blisters

 Turned On The Wrong Burner And Then Grabbed A Metal Bowl That Was Sitting Above The Flame. Ouch. Yup. Those Are Blisters

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#37

Cars After Freezing Rain In Vladivostok, Russia

Cars After Freezing Rain In Vladivostok, Russia

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#38

GF And I Have Covid. Heater Went Out, Technician Can't Come Out Due To Quarantine. Decided To Try And Fix It Myself

GF And I Have Covid. Heater Went Out, Technician Can't Come Out Due To Quarantine. Decided To Try And Fix It Myself

Tripped over a pipe and fell through the ceiling. Does anyone need a handyman?

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#39

Ordered A New Chlorinator For The Pool, The Instructions Came On VHS

Ordered A New Chlorinator For The Pool, The Instructions Came On VHS

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#40

We Heard Crash In The Middle Of The Night - Though That Was A Thief But It Was This

We Heard Crash In The Middle Of The Night - Though That Was A Thief But It Was This

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#41

Mistakes Were Made

Mistakes Were Made

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#42

I Think I’m Going To Need A Bigger Bucket

I Think I’m Going To Need A Bigger Bucket

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#43

I Have Two Outlets In My House That Don't Work. Purchased 2 New Outlets To Replace Them. Turns Out There Are No Wires To Connect Them To

I Have Two Outlets In My House That Don't Work. Purchased 2 New Outlets To Replace Them. Turns Out There Are No Wires To Connect Them To

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#44

“2021 Dad Of The Year” Ladies And Gentlemen. I Told Her To Shower, Instead Of Rinse Her Hair Out, Right After Dying It

“2021 Dad Of The Year” Ladies And Gentlemen. I Told Her To Shower, Instead Of Rinse Her Hair Out, Right After Dying It

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#45

I Forgot The Pepsi Was In The Back Of My Car, And It Was -16 Fahrenheit Night Before Last

I Forgot The Pepsi Was In The Back Of My Car, And It Was -16 Fahrenheit Night Before Last

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

It never occurred to me that it gets so cold in some countries that this happens!

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#46

I Did Not Look Closely Enough At That Label

I Did Not Look Closely Enough At That Label

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

In Sweden (Denmark's neighbor) LUR means to fool someone. So I guess they're good at something then.

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#48

Amazon Speedy Delivery, Right To Your Living Room

Amazon Speedy Delivery, Right To Your Living Room

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#49

Somehow Chucked A Dirty Nappy In The Washing Machine This Morning

Somehow Chucked A Dirty Nappy In The Washing Machine This Morning

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#51

When You've Been Looking Forward To A Reese's All Day But Then You Open One Up And Find A Worm In It

When You've Been Looking Forward To A Reese's All Day But Then You Open One Up And Find A Worm In It

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

Flour moths, they get into everything. Plastic wrappers or screwed-on lids don't keep them out.

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