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#1

What in the world caused the first people in an area of the world to have a specific skin color, nose shape, hair texture, and such that now determines the traits of almost everyone with heritage from that place?

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

It all has to do with climate. Skin color, as people went to colder climates, they needed more sunlight so the skin became lighter to absorb sunlight. Climate changed noses. The farther you go away from the equator the smaller the nose. Modern humans that left Africa bred with neanderthals and denisovans. Genetics show that we all have up to 2-3% neanderthal (unless you never left Africa). Asians and Native American share Denisovan. If you look any of this up pay attention to the Date of the research. The traits we inherited from "breeding around" are interesting.

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    #2

    What’s a good book to read?

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    Huddo's sister
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Depends what you are after. For young adult books I suggest the Tomorrow when the war began series by John Marsden (actually any of his books) and the Matilda series by Jackie French. Crime series are any by Michael Connelly or Richard Ozman. Historical fiction I love is any by Katie Flynn or Ruth Park.

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

    If you can find them, I recommend Circle Of Three series by Isobel Bird. It's about 3 girls who come from different social groups but have found they have a commonality of an interest in Wicca. They form their own little coven and join a larger one, doing their year and a day sort of training. Each book goes through parts of their adventures. Blue Moon was a good one. I really liked In The Dreaming where they take part in their first summer solstice celebrations, in which they find themselves split up in the woods on a scavenger hunt that becomes more magical than they anticipated. They are more in the youth/teen fantasy genre. But still a good, easy, fun read.

    Pigeon (they/them)
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Literally anything by Alice Oseman (my favorites are Loveless, Radio Silence, and Solitaire)

    A Wild Bean (they/them/any)
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My personal favorite is Gearbreakers, but what genres do you like?

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

    A boy and his dog at the end of the world

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

    Any Terry Pratchett, although perhaps start at Small Gods or Men At Arms as a first book. If you're a younger reader (early teens) then A Hat Full of Sky or The Amazing Maurice are also great, and perhaps require less knowledge of the world to get all the gags.

    ⋆sunxflower⋆
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    toa (trials of apollo) pjo (percy jackson and the olympians) and hoo (heroes of olympus)

    cadena kuhn
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My 2 favorite series are the Cassie palmer series by Karen chance and the white rabbit Chronicles by Gina showalter

    DreamMaker_104
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    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The last days of socrates, the elements of style, hard times by Charles dickens, the bird's nest, Tom sawyer, Jill's red bag, the divergent series, the Kane chronicles, the Magnus Chase series, midnight for Charlie bone, Mr lemoncello's library,

    DreamMaker_104
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The Percy Jackson series, the five kingdom series, The Land of stories series, The keeper of the Lost cities series, The Chronicles of narnia, the fablehaven series, adventurers wanted series, the mostly invisible boy, the Laura ingalls series, the wrinkle in Time series, the beyonders series, the ending series, the complete Sherlock's home treasury, The inheritance game series the girl who could fly, the girl who drank the moon, they both die in the end, are Thomas fowl series, the hero's guide to saving your kingdom, hooks revenge, Ellen enchanted, a little princess, my side of the mountain, the city of sand, The hunger games series The book thief, the lost city of z, the mysterious Benedict society, storm runner, chaos walking, Miss peregrine's home for peculiar children series, a whole new ball game, where the crawdads sing, Spider-Man forever young, space ranger, demigods academy, to kill a mockingbird, Teddy's button, much Ado about nothing, The plains of passage,

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

    The Wreckers by Ian Lawrence

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

    All of the hearts toppers

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

    Renegades(or anything by Marissa Meyer really) and Graceling by Kristin Cashore

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

    Gunslinger Girl, by Lindsay Ely

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    #3

    Why is it racist to confuse someone who isn't white for someone else? I have trouble with faces, and generally look for my friends based on their hair and backpacks, which has caused me to mistake them for other people. I've gotten insulted for this, which confuses me. It's never an issue if I confused a white person with another white person, so why is it a problem for anyone else, especially if it's genuine confusion?

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    #4

    How do I come out to my transphobic parents?

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    Snake Queen
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It depends on the parents, I haven’t come out to my dad as bi (homophobic) but I have my mom. I just kinda went outside when she was outside but no one else was, made a bit of small talk, and then I was like “hey mom.” Then she was like “yeah?” And then I was like “I like boys… and girls.”

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    #5

    what question do i ask? thats my question lol OH YEAH! i remember what shows do you guys recommend? i am open to anything! (cries in "fav show got cancelled and needs a new show to keep myself going")

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    Snake Queen
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Inbestigators (yes with the b instead of the v, and it’s a younger tv show but still good), nimona (movie), bee and puppycat, demon slayer

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    #6

    Which pandas are upvoting me and which are downvoting/reporting me? So Ik who to appreciate..and who to return the favor. I’m talking about normal comments.

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

    I don't decide based on who made the comment. I focus on the comment. But I suspect BP did away with the 10 downvote strikes, because I have comments right now that seemed very unpopular getting below -10 and I didn't get suspended. I don't downvote if I disagree. I try to continue the conversation. I'll upvote if I like the comment, even if it's from someone who's always downvoting me or disagreeing.

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    #7

    In your personal opinion, how is y'all's mental health?

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    Mermeow Overlord (they/them)
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    School has been stressful and 3 of my BP friends have been suicidal lately.

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    #8

    Do y'all know what Pocky is? Pocky is a Japanese snack/candy, what's y'all's favorite flavor if you know of it?

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    #9

    Have you guys ever read After the Fire? great read about a cult

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    #10

    What mobile games you guys play?

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    #12

    do any of you like to draw?

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    Charlie Spring Fan (He/Him)
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yes, I love to draw, my artwork is always inspired by the thoughts that come from deep within my mind, and I draw quite a lot of Heartstopper fan art because I'm a massive Heartstopper fan.

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    #13

    How can come out to my transphobia parents?

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    #15

    do the scream killers ( if they are scream fans) write erotic fan fiction

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    #16

    How do you add pics to answers

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    #17

    Does anyone have any movie recommendations? Maybe something along the lines of horror or fantasy? Or any other genre works!

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

    Gremlins. Not sure if you're asking about old or new ones.

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    #18

    I hope this doesn't sound weird but can a human run almost perfectly on all fours? Like a dog??

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    #19

    Do any other pandas also think the XBox360 is the best console ever?

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

    Ever? No. Not remotely. Probably the PS2. The last era where games went wild with ideas instead of being copies of copies of copies, but if you brought the game you got it all because no DLC. Depends what games you like. I've got all of them (old, no hobbies) so I don't pick sides, but I play the Playstation 5 more, followed by the Switch if that helps?

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    #20

    For reference, I am white and have some black people in my friend groups. When I'm messing with the heads/hair of my non-black friends (i.e. putting my hat on them, ruffling their hair, etc.), it feels awkward to ignore my black friends, but isn't it considered rude to touch their hair? What should I do in those situations?

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    Do-nut touch da donut
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Tbf for me im cool as long as my hair isnt styled... but you may wanna ask if theyre ok with u touching their hair 😅

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    #21

    For those of us who have read the Miss peregrine's home for peculiar children series, who's your favorite character? I had a crush on Enoch for the longest time and I also have similar attitude to him so he's my favorite

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    Snake Queen
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don’t know… what I do know is that it wasn’t as disturbing as everyone said it was

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    #22

    Why does my dog like rolling on my carpet?

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    #23

    What has been a recent purchase disappointment? Did a product end up not living up to the hype on the package? Did it break or get lost along the way? Just a couple days ago I forgot my laundry detergent on the bus. XS. A few weeks ago I bought these scented gel pens. You barely smell anything when using them and they were about $12 at the book store. Supposed to smell like strawberry.

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    DreamMaker_104
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    okay, okay,okay, I got a (diamond)foam Minecraft sword and it came BENT! thankfully it wasn't so bent that I couldn't bend it back the way its supposed to be, but it makes me sad as now my sword is... floppy, :(

    #24

    Has this ever happened to y'all where you forget something, and then you remember it, but then you forget it but you can remember remembering it but you can't remember what you remembered?

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    #25

    What is love? Answer choices: Baby dont hurt me Don’t hurt me No more

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    ◦•●◉ 𝒮𝒽𝓎 𝒟𝓇𝒶𝑔𝑜𝓃 (𝓈𝒽𝑒/𝒽𝑒𝓇) ◉● 2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think it’s “Oh baby don’t hurt me” I googled the lyrics to be completely sure. https://www.google.no/search?q=haddaway+what+is+love+lyrics&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&hl=en-gb&client=safari&si=ALGXSlaE49fiSWf-EiVHAyTb4Kl4W940ijHBYxpwZcKzmCqHUIuedXf7t6LM-dgsQYzAXoYisuYOEjREXCdrU4AjxtQ5DTrUQpdTa_ZRvQvJD0iczAAkfyUPi3qLjVAiUSKZjrvxMS-ofWRA16-XxyfBoHm7UqYLuLNY5wb-pHzc787MtS7FJDPdF9DsVr-oHBJ48IfZqoHBC2MWL37a0qZTKuHdOmFMWDlLdNbzHNovcAOIPzBCnm_nzJAtihAeu6DyLCIos_x0O8E_Sc82go50D6UH1HNvyfzXHX4h7qT6H6TaldSePcU%3D&ictx=1&ved=2ahUKEwjJxe2W366BAxXEQ_EDHa2oDSMQyNoBKAF6BAgJEAg Oh wow that is a really long comment

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    #27

    If life gave you lemons, what would you do with them?

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    #28

    Sorry for adding another question but when we swallow food or drinks, why don't we feel nauseous? I am paranoid about this

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

    Because we're designed to swallow stuff just fine. If you think the body isn't, just try swallowing something you're not meant to and see how quickly you do feel nauseous. In other words, don't be paranoid, if you're meant to feel sick, you will. If you don't, thank evolution.

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    #29

    Does pineapple belong on pizza?

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

    Yes. How did this become an internet thing? There are three pizzas, Pepperoni, Magherita and Hawaiian. Everything else is a variation on those themes. Pineapple is delicious.

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    #30

    Why do I feel like I’m always about to die but I’m not scared? oh wait— because I live in America

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    #31

    How much wood could a woodchuck chuck if a woodchuck could chuck wood

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    Bored Alpaca (She/Her)
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He would chuck, he would, as much as he could, and chuck as much wood as a woodchuck would if a woodchuck could chuck wood

    #32

    Why does no one share my music/books/clothing taste??! I think it's normal to dress in all black and listen to songs like 'demons' or 'doomsday' and it perfectly okay to read 'such a good liar' or 'how to kill your family'

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    #33

    Is it normal to fart when you pee?

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

    I guess. But I've found you can't pee if you have to fart first. LOL

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    #34

    Pink a “feminine” colour?

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

    It used to be a masculine colour because it's just a pastel version of red. Blue used to be for girls.

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    #35

    Anyon else on BP play Red Dead Redemtion 2?

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

    Yes. My Arthur will be forever at the end of Chapter 6 because I know what happens.

    #36

    where are the project sekai fans??? genshin fans?? *GASP* VOCALOID FANS??????

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    #37

    do you consider it taboo to upvote yourselves?

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    GhostlySnail (she/her)
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    No. I often do it if whatever I said has a chance of being downvoted, like if there’s a downvote goblin on the loose.

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    #38

    If I was a pringle, would humans be appitizing?

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