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Many of us might think that social media and government don’t mix, but is that really the case? Today, various studies show that authorities and their officials are slowly but surely becoming more active on social platforms. From keeping people in the loop during a crisis to entertaining and educating the public, the combination of government and social media doesn’t have to be dull anymore.

One of the best examples of a federal agency doing social media right is the National Park Service. Their genius strategy has transformed the organization established in 1916 into one that engages its audience with unexpectedly funny and informative captions on wildlife photos. The National Park Service's account on X (formerly known as Twitter) has attracted over 1.2 million followers. It continues to entertain people with its unique sense of humor. Listed below are some of their best posts to make you laugh and learn something new about nature.

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Kirsten Kerkhof
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Must. Resist. Fluffy. Tummy.

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    I’ve Seen Things
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    2 years ago

    🕺 🪩 This is hilarious 😂

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    sbj
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    2 years ago

    offer the Bear a nice Pick 'n' mix

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    C L
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    2 years ago

    The left gal really has the Farah Fawcett look going on

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    My O My
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    Bear: I do so every year to keep my calm

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    User# 6
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    2 years ago

    Now there's a creature with a right to bear arms.

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    Will Cable
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    2 years ago

    Yep cobwebs across the path on a summers day first thing, walking to the car like I'm in some cut price mock kung-fu movie doing weird arm movements.

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    Kirsten Kerkhof
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    2 years ago

    Unintentional Japanese painting.

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    Pyla
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    2 years ago

    I feel judged

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    Pyla
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    🤣🤣🤣🤣

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    Pyla
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    2 years ago

    Near Poulson MT, well, closer to Dixon, there is a reserve. Tou can drive through. I recommend May or June. Lots of babies.

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    still tired
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    2 years ago

    I really wanna hear the full story for that

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    User# 6
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    2 years ago

    Yesterday, it was so cold here I saw a banker with his hands in his 𝐨𝐰𝐧 pockets.

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    Nonbinary Reptile
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    No egrets

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    wowbagger
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    2 years ago

    I've noticed they also look a lot shorter

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    Never miss a story that brings joy to the world. Add us on Google

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    Bouche and Audi and Shyla, Oh My!
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    Better than an emu. Emus win wars.

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    Tee with a Twist
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    2 years ago

    Definitely me

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    My O My
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    2 years ago (edited)

    Hold on! This guy told us to use sticks to poke webs a bit earlier and now we suddenly are not allowed to anymore?

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    Will Cable
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    Awwww

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    Zaach
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    Like an upside down lake

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    Jessica Scott
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    2 years ago

    Ok to be fair though, if I hear someone yarn within a 3 block radius I'm going to yarn. Also talking and thinking about yawning makes me yawn. I'm yawning now

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    Multa Nocte
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    2 years ago

    This is hysterical! 😂

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    I’ve Seen Things
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    Danger kitten

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    I’ve Seen Things
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    Welp, that got dark quickly.

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    Angela B
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    2 years ago

    LOL

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    Will Cable
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    A lot of men think the same about their 'little friend' after eating more than they should over the holidays

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    Tee with a Twist
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    Yes

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    C L
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    Amazing color

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    Mister E
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    Pepe! He is looking for ze love

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    DarkViolet
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    2 years ago

    If only we could follow suit. Oh, excuse me, Mr. Lecter!

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    C L
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    2 years ago

    Cherry snocones are my favorite

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    HelluvaHedgehogAlien
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    2 years ago

    Magnificent

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    Multa Nocte
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    It ALWAYS amazes me to see people hiking without proper footwear.

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    Evelyn Cheng
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    2 years ago

    Wow, never would've thought of that!

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    Surenu
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    2 years ago

    "If I fits, I sits" taken to its logical extreme

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    Pyla
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    Bring peanuts

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    Pieter LeGrande
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    Being the faster runner has advantages, but you never know if the bear wants entree and main course.

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    C L
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    As opposed to the "hiney" end

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    I’ve Seen Things
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    Party Rock!!

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    C L
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    Is that a murmuration?

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    LonelyLittleLeafSheep
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    2 years ago

    Marmot gets an upvote!

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    My O My
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    The question is: how often do you want to try it?

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    KombatBunni
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    Otterly does not care..

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    Multa Nocte
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    And yet, EVERY year . . . . . .

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    HelmGrass
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    2 years ago

    ❤️

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    My “in my head” Voice
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    Come on, dude. What part of "stay 75' away" didn't you understand?

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    Angela B
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    2 years ago

    10/10 sploot.

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    Hello_my_name_is_Genevieve
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    Oh I most certainly will from now on.

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    Kaycee Friend
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    He is fat and ready for hibernation!!

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    Bouche and Audi and Shyla, Oh My!
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    The GOAT of memes.

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    Joe Masson
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    Yes, the correct # of "na's"

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    Kirsten Kerkhof
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    With a stick.

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    Isabel Care
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    I was thinking of getting a selfie stick. Just so I can be further away from the dangerous things that I might like to photograph, not with the front facing camera

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    Angela B
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    2 years ago

    Are you sure he is not reading a book? Or staring at ants? Sploot was my first thought too though?

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    My O My
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    2 years ago

    Did he catch the mouse? Inquiering minds want to know...

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    Jinx (she/her)
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    look at those ears omg!

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    Jani Chayut
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    2 years ago

    She's not overweight, just undertall.

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    Pieter LeGrande
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    2 years ago

    If only native Americans had learned to ride moose. Would have made Custer's last stand a whole lot quicker.

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    Multa Nocte
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    2 years ago

    😱

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    Joe Masson
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    2 years ago

    Between the whale and the starfish, "bringing sexy back" is now apparently an aquatic thing.

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    My O My
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    Coutrr, roads, take me home

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    SheamusFanFrom1987
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    2 years ago

    Real punny, Jack-O. No seriously, real punny. XD

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    Multa Nocte
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    Must . . . resist . . . impulse . . . to . . . pet . . . furry . . . kitty . . . . . . . . 🤕

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    BoredPossum
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    2 years ago

    With great power comes great responsibility.

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    Toasted Applesauce
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    2 years ago

    One does not simply not acknowledge this adorable deer! Hi Frodoe <3

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    KombatBunni
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    2 years ago

    There’s a bear out there..and a hare as well.. (If you’re over 35 and Australian, you get the joke..)

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    Pieter LeGrande
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    2 years ago

    It's learning to swim in icy cold rapids that would put me off this diet.

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    Kelly Scott
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    2 years ago

    ♪"And I'm getting bolder too..." ♫♪

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    Jani Chayut
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    2 years ago

    1/2 polar, 1/2 brown?

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    I’ve Seen Things
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    2 years ago

    That moth is so fetch!

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    NobodyInParticular
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    2 years ago

    This one made me laugh out loud literally

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    Multa Nocte
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    So soft . . . want to pet . . . too bad claws and beak will shred human flesh. 🥺

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    2late4me
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    2 years ago

    Hump Day, Friday Eve, Friday.

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    still tired
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    2 years ago

    Days? You mean hours, right?

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    BewilderedBanana
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    2 years ago

    Take it or leaf it

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    KombatBunni
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    2 years ago

    Well gee whiz!

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    Lulu John
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    2 years ago

    “My name is King Windsoar Rutherfeatherford”

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    Pieter LeGrande
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    2 years ago

    Wat keeps the clouds up?

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    Pieter LeGrande
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    2 years ago

    Zombies seem rather limited in their movements. Has anyone seen one swim, abseil, ride a bicycle, play baseball? Pretty boring really.

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    kitten levels tokyo
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    2 years ago

    Marmots are cool! One day they will rule! The world with an iron (marmot) fist.

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    TheElementalGod️️
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    2 years ago

    Raise your hand if you attempted to pet/kiss/hug the screen 🙋

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    kitten levels tokyo
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    2 years ago

    In many cultures Owls = Death. Death to Mondays!

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    Isabel Care
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    2 years ago

    Thank me, and those like me, those that attract all the biting insects, so that they don't get the rest of you

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    Lulu John
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    2 years ago

    “As long as there is a tomorrow, I don’t have to do anything today.”

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    Shark Lady
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    2 years ago

    Yes

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    Pieter LeGrande
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    2 years ago

    This guy is getting really earitating

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    kitten levels tokyo
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    2 years ago

    The Romans built thousands of miles of aquaducks, so there you go.

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    My O My
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    Don't think you're ready 🎼

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    Jill Bussey
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    2 years ago

    The frightening thing is that looks so inviting. I would just jump straight in. I might live to reget that.

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    IYAAYAS64
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    2 years ago

    I laughed way to hard at this 😂😂😂

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    Multa Nocte
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    But not TOO often . . .

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    kitten levels tokyo
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    2 years ago

    This is so baaaaaaaaaaad it’s good.

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    Pieter LeGrande
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    2 years ago

    A short-cut they said. You want to get to the top of the mountain,? It's a long way around the shore. Go the direct route, they said. They didn't say it was 50 miles of paddling though.

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    Lyone Fein
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    2 years ago

    You're lion.

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    kitten levels tokyo
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    2 years ago

    I’m still trying to figure out what creepy dolls have to do with national parks.

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