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The moment that you think you’ve got life all figured out, the universe throws you a curveball. Possibly in the form of an interesting opportunity, but (if we’re completely honest) most likely in the shape of a funny or surprising picture that makes you snort into your cup of tea. You see, despite all of humanity’s flaws, people are actually very creative and come up with some extremely bizarre things.

One place that documents the funny, creative, and sometimes plain downright weird things that humanity has done is the ‘Of Course That’s a Thing’ subreddit. A community of just over 723k people, r/ofcoursethatsathing does exactly what it says on the tin: it invites people to share pictures of things that make you think, “Of course that’s a thing.”

It’s more a feeling than a phrase, and you’ll find the very best examples of just how peculiar a world we really live in below. Remember to upvote the pics that made you go “what?” and be sure to share this list with your friends. You and I both know that they’ll enjoy some of these images! Personally, as a huge D&D nerd, I’m a big fan of the bread alignment chart, but be sure to let everyone know which one’s your #1 pic.

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The "One A Day Banana" Pack, Containing Several Bananas Of Different Ripeness So That You Can Eat Them Over Several Days. (Korea)

The "One A Day Banana" Pack, Containing Several Bananas Of Different Ripeness So That You Can Eat Them Over Several Days. (Korea)

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Pencils That Can Be Planted And Grow Into Kitchen Spices When They Become To Small To Use

Pencils That Can Be Planted And Grow Into Kitchen Spices When They Become To Small To Use

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My Mate Bought Me This For My Birthday, I Love It And Of Course It's A Thing

My Mate Bought Me This For My Birthday, I Love It And Of Course It's A Thing

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Creativity is an intrinsic part of being human. It might not always produce something that’s objectively good in aesthetic terms, but it’s still one of the things that drive us forward. Beauty, after all, is in the eye of the beholder (even if that beholder should really read up a bit more on what’s actually stylish).

National Geographic spoke to Agustín Fuentes, the author of ‘The Creative Spark: How Imagination Made Humans Exceptional,’ about art and its relationship to our evolution.

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10/10 Would Read Again

10/10 Would Read Again

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Misstaken138
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I have this book! It was in the clearance section at the grocery store and I took a chance. Best $3 I've spent.

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“We tend to think of these beautiful cave paintings of the big mastodons and wild oryx as art. But that’s only about 40,000 years old. We know that 85,000 years ago, in southern Africa, our ancestors were carving on ostrich eggshells. Twenty thousand years earlier than that, they were drilling holes in small shells and wearing them around their necks,” Fuentes told National Geographic.

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Brilliant

Brilliant

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

Nun-Chucks: When you need to beat the holy hell outta someone! Alternatively, Nun-Chucks: Put the fear of God into them!

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Catholics vs. Seedless Watermelons

Catholics vs. Seedless Watermelons

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

looks like seedless watermelons are a bigger community than I would expect, catholics beware

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“One hundred thousand years before that, they were crumbling ochre and rubbing it on their bodies. Five hundred thousand years before that, half a million years ago, they were making tools that were incredibly beautiful and more symmetrical and aesthetic than they had to be to do their jobs. Art is very deep in human history,” Fuentes explained that art is fundamentally a part of who we are. Then and now.

The ‘Of Course That’s a Thing’ subreddit has been around since 2013, so you know for a fact that its content is something that captures people’s attention. No doubt, sometimes, because the pictures are very errr imaginative. Otherwise, without this quality content, the subreddit wouldn’t have survived and thrived for so long. The community will also be celebrating its eighth birthday in a couple of weeks. So, if you like their stuff, think about joining the subreddit or just popping in with a quick, ‘Hi, congrats.’

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#13

I Need This Lazy Susan Fridge!

I Need This Lazy Susan Fridge!

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Misstaken138
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The first time I saw this I thought it was stupid, but after feeling awful for having to throw away food because I just didn't see it way back in the fridge... I kind of want one. Plus I'm a klutz and always knock stuff over when trying to grab something in the fridge.

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Before joining the subreddit, though, there are a few rules that you have to be aware of. They’re all common sense things anyway, so they shouldn’t be a problem for anyone who isn’t an internet troll or a massive bigot. Obviously, there’s no place for racism, sexism, or bigotry on the r/ofcoursethatsathing subreddit.

What’s more, the subreddit moderators ask their members not to post any memes or image macros and to avoid self-promotion posts. Furthermore, all members should strive to be polite and void rudeness. “Everybody has a line; if you feel yours was crossed, this is your report option,” the moderators explain. And that’s how you keep an online community wholesome and healthy. All so that people can keep on saying, “Of course that’s a thing.”

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Organ Plushies

Organ Plushies

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Because God Forbid Your Cat’s Butthole Is Exposed!

Because God Forbid Your Cat’s Butthole Is Exposed!

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#21

The Much Awaited Sequel

The Much Awaited Sequel

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Burrito Blanket

Burrito Blanket

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Misstaken138
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Had no idea they made these in adult sizes! I've only ever seen little ones for babies. Freaking hilarious!

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A Rubik's Cube That Doubles As A Treasure Chest. It Only Opens When Solved

A Rubik's Cube That Doubles As A Treasure Chest. It Only Opens When Solved

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

well that would be staying locked forever in my house. I mean, can't really pull the stickers off on this one to solve it.

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#25

Minimalist Nativity Sets

Minimalist Nativity Sets

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

The glass/perspex one (bottom right) looks quite pretty. The printed blocks of wood made me laugh.

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#26

Portland Airport Sells Socks And Other Merchandise To Match It's Carpet

Portland Airport Sells Socks And Other Merchandise To Match It's Carpet

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#27

The Internet Is Leaking Into Real Life

The Internet Is Leaking Into Real Life

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#28

A Punchable Enter Key

A Punchable Enter Key

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

I want a punchable "hang up" key. (Customer Service worker)

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#30

A Book To Help You Have Those Tough Talks With Your Cat

A Book To Help You Have Those Tough Talks With Your Cat

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#31

This Place Offers A Trump Pizza—half Mexican, Half Bacon-Cheeseburger, Separated By A Wall Of Mozzarella Sticks

This Place Offers A Trump Pizza—half Mexican, Half Bacon-Cheeseburger, Separated By A Wall Of Mozzarella Sticks

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

"I felt a great disturbance in the Force, as if millions of italian voices suddenly cried out in terror and were suddenly silenced."

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#32

Somebody Paid To Promote Their Dog

Somebody Paid To Promote Their Dog

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For People Who Want To Smell Cat Poop But Not Be Able To Find It

For People Who Want To Smell Cat Poop But Not Be Able To Find It

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troufaki13
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Cats don't usually poop outside their litter box. But they can vomit :/

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#35

This Magnetic Cookie Dunker

This Magnetic Cookie Dunker

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#37

The Atlantic Ocean Has Been Rated 3.9 Stars On Google Maps

The Atlantic Ocean Has Been Rated 3.9 Stars On Google Maps

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#39

That Escalated Quickly

That Escalated Quickly

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

If I saw this, I would have to go on it even if I didn't want to go up. I'm a big kid.

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#42

Damn I Don't Know If That's Lazy Or Just Too Real Haha

Damn I Don't Know If That's Lazy Or Just Too Real Haha

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#43

A Tube To Prevent Phone Distractions During Conversation

A Tube To Prevent Phone Distractions During Conversation

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#47

Spotify's Has Lyrics To Sandstorm. In Case You Forgot Them

Spotify's Has Lyrics To Sandstorm. In Case You Forgot Them

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#49

Shower Curtain With Pockets

Shower Curtain With Pockets

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

can u not just spare 10 minutes without having to look at your device?

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

For music it's perfect especially when you want to skip the f*****g ads!

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

And yet we women still beg for pockets in our clothes

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

What is she doing with so many devices at once... I get using one for your onlyfans, but 3?

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

It's an ad .... To show how many devices can be used. Y'all really want to s**t shame someone for taking a f*****g shower.

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

I don't want these but I will literally wear a shower if it means having pockets in my clothes.

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

Fun fact: the driving force behind our phones being waterproof are Japanese teenage girls - apparently they absolutely cannot be without their phone, including in the shower.

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

For when you are a completely self absorbed doofus and have to see if people have validated your idiotic comments.

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

You just got to think that the person who invented this have access to all those units cameras

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

Whoever buys this needs to see a psychologist for their internet addiction.

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

My showers are usually steam baths or time to be alone with my thoughts ... for either, I use the time to play music that suits my mood so this would be perfect as I can select my music and skip my music as necessary without having to yell to Siri my requests ...

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

I am feeling SO old now... I have a radio (with antenna!) in my bathroom for music, and under the shower, I don't even put that one on. Nothing you said sounds like something i would come up at for a shower-session 😁

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

So your daughter can shower and make money on the porn internet at the same time.

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

To maintain your sanity: go to the hardware store/Bed, Bath and Beyond. Buy and install a shower head that delivers the water like you are standing under warm rain.. Choose silence or if you have to, leave your phone on the counter playing some relaxing music. Put your head down if you can't stand water on your face. Just stand there and think of nothing. Try it. You might find that you like it.

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

I hate shower heads that come straight down on the top of my head. I want a regular, old-fashioned showerhead that sprays my body and I can adjust it or walk closer if I want my head wet.

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

No but some people like me get lots of anxiety and basic things like showers can be a real struggle. I have one of these shower curtains and it legit changed showering for me to something I look forward to rather than dread. Just for podcasts or watching whatever show I'm watching. Small outlay: big results.

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

I like to listen to music while I shower, but my phone is in a pocket of my bathrobe streaming to a Bluetooth speaker.

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

Why? Just take a damn shower...without posting it on social media for cryin' out loud!!!

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

My hubby and I have this. We both usually hate total silence in the shower, so we listen to music or podcasts. Great for skipping long ads.

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

Because, as a society, we aren't already too attached to our phones!

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

Wonder why need more screen during shower.. is it for OnlyF*ns? IYKWIM

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

Geez. I thought only new moms couldn't even take a break for a shower.

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

For people with serious tech addiction problems

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

ya know, i don't get it, so maybe someone can explain this to me. Why is using a phone or tablet while sitting on the toilet no big deal, but while showering it is just VERY WRONG!

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

I think: because water makes it difficult to type and to watch videos and also because it would make you waste your time through scrolling or watching videos, thus wasting hundreds of liters of water!

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

Because there shell not be one place left where you don't use them.

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

Is it sad that I think my husband would want this, and actually use it?

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

When you're so addicted to the internet and social media, that you can't even shower without it. . .or, you need to create content for your OnlyFans.

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Cupcake168
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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Umm, a shower takes me three minutes. If longer I need my eyes where my hands are. Do people just stand in the shower and watch Netflix?

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A National Treasure!

A National Treasure!

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