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As much of a toxic place as the internet can be, you can also learn something new every time you go online. Such pieces of information don’t necessarily need to add value to your life, but it’s always nice to pick up something that enriches your knowledge in some way. 

The All Things Known subreddit is one excellent source. It features facts about existence, reality, or the universe, as the page profile indicates. Topics here are broad, from how illicit substances affect the brain to how plumbing worked during the Medieval Age. 

Here are some images from the pages that stood out to us. Enjoy!

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    A Dog Named North Showed True Loyalty When He Refused To Leave His Injured Owner In Croatia’s Icy Velebit Mountains

    Man and loyal dog resting together in snow, symbolizing existence and reality in the universe’s cold environment.

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    Barbara Wilcock
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    21 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Amazing. Some people don't deserve our loving animals

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    A Man Named Calimar White Created A Company Called Ocda, Where Workers Can Anonymously Complain About Their Boss. He Then Visits Workplaces To Deliver Those Complaints Out Loud

    Man in white shirt and cap discussing concepts of existence, reality, and the universe in various office settings.

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    These days, you can learn valuable information online without necessarily consulting an actual textbook. Research journals have been published over the years that delve into specific topics, such as aspects of science, psychology, and human behavior. 

    As a result, it also changed the classroom dynamic between student and teacher. An article by Purdue University points out that traditional classrooms have the educator as the “sage on the stage.” However, the influence of digital technology has shifted the teacher’s role to that of a “guide on the side.” 

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    Wildlife Cameras In Yosemite National Park Recently Captured An Extraordinary Sight: A Mountain Lion Caring For A Black Bear Cub

    Mountain lion and black bear cub together in Yosemite forest at night, showcasing unusual animal behavior in nature.

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    NASA Drops The Sharpest Images Of Jupiter To Date

    Swirling storms on the planet Jupiter, showcasing complex patterns related to existence, reality, and the universe's mysteries.

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    Sunshine
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    19 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Looks like one of those pour-paintings! Pretty!

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    Did You Know?

    Close-up of bees resting on an orange flower, illustrating a peaceful moment related to existence and the universe.

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    kaycee14
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    21 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This would be for hive bees. Solitary bee varieties sleep in flowers regularly. I used to work in a garden center, and one early morning an elderly lady wanted to buy a plant with a "bee decoration." I said, "Ma'am that's a live bee, it's just sleeping." She said, "Oh my goodness, I just pet a bee!" 🐝🙂

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    The Purdue article also noted that today’s technology allows teachers to be more versatile in the learning materials they create. Nowadays, they can find ways to enable more collaborative studying, for one. 

    “With the worldwide reach of the Internet and the ubiquity of smart devices that can connect to it, a new age of anytime, anywhere education is dawning,” an excerpt from the article reads.

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    #7

    A Swan Embracing A Vet Who Saved His Life. If This Is Not Beautiful, I Don't Know What Is

    Person embracing a large swan inside a room, symbolizing connection with existence and the reality of the universe.

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    This Man Spoke With Every Parent In Uvalde, Texas, To Build Personalized Caskets For All 19 Children Who Were Killed. His Name Is Trey Ganem

    Man customizing a colorful coffin indoors, surrounded by a workshop setting focusing on existence reality or the universe.

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    Lee Gilliland
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    21 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The fact he had to do this incesces me.

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    #9

    Vietnamese Mossy Frog (Theloderma Corticale), Native Of Northern Vietnam And China

    Tiny camouflaged frog sitting on a fingertip, illustrating the delicate existence and reality of nature in the universe.

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    We have also entered the age of artificial intelligence, where platforms like ChatGPT have become a go-to for research, absorbing new information, and work-related tasks. 

    According to a recent survey by the Pew Research Center, 46% of American adults under 30 have used the platform to learn something new. Meanwhile, 45% of employed adults have used ChatGPT to help them at work.

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    #10

    800 Year Old Oak Tree. It Is Called Majesty, Or The Fredville Oak, And Is Located In Fredville Park, Nonington, Kent

    Massive ancient tree with sprawling branches in a lush green park, symbolizing existence and reality in the universe.

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    Look At These Two Fluffy Cuties! These Are Venezuelan Poodle Moths, Known For Their Unique Appearance With Long, Fluffy Fur And Large, Round Eyes

    Two fluffy white moths with feathered antennae perched on green plant leaves, symbolizing existence and reality.

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    Steff
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    18 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Fairies 🧚‍♂️ 🧚‍♀️

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    Scientists Discovered A Massive Underground Forest 197 Meters Deep In A Giant Sinkhole In Guangxi, China

    Aerial view of a heart-shaped cave surrounded by greenery, illustrating intriguing aspects of existence and reality.

    Trees Grow Up To 40 Meters Tall, And The Isolated Ecosystem May Hold Unknown Species. This Hidden World Offers A Rare Glimpse Into Earth’s Untouched Biodiversity And Evolution.

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    However, the shift to online learning has been happening for a while now, even before the pandemic hit. According to data from the National Center for Education Statistics, 2.4 million students were already pursuing their education exclusively online in the fall of 2019. 

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    When the pandemic hit, less than six months later, the number jumped to 7 million students, accounting for a 200% increase.

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    Petrified Opal Tree Trunk Located In Arizona (About 225 Million Years Old)

    Close-up of colorful petrified wood in a desert landscape, illustrating the existence and reality of natural processes.

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    Lee Gilliland
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    21 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Petrified desert is amazing.

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    #14

    Murphy, A Flightless Bald Eagle, Once Cared For A Rock Like A Baby. In 2023, When An Orphaned Eaglet Arrived, Caretakers Swapped The Rock For The Chick. Murphy Accepted It Instantly, Feeding And Protecting It, Proving That Parenthood Is About Love And Devotion, Not Biology

    Disabled bald eagle shows devotion by protecting a rock before accepting a real eaglet, illustrating existence and reality themes.

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    Paul Sloan
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    20 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    the real hero is the person who made the switch.

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    #15

    Wolves Are The Meal Ticket! Actually It’s More The Ravens Follow The Wolves …

    Wolf and raven in a forest, illustrating their unique relationship linked to existence, reality, and the universe.

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    Emilu
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    16 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This doesn't surprise me. Both wolves and ravens are incredibly smart animals, and it's win-win for both of them.

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    With the internet and digital technology continuing to evolve, we can expect a complete shift in the years to come. Slowly but surely, they are seeing the benefits of online learning. 

    A 2023 study by MIT even revealed that students taking an online course scored as well, and even better than in-person learners, despite the reduced instructor time. A study by the Open University also found that online courses result in 85% fewer CO2 emissions, proving that it is likewise becoming a sustainable option.

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    Snowy Owl (Bubo Scandiacus) -Male- In Saskatoon, Canada By Johnny Salomonsson

    White snowy owl perched on a wooden post, embodying themes of existence and reality in a serene natural setting.

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    #17

    The Cantalloc Aqueducts, Built By The Nazca People In The Peruvian Desert 1,500 Years Ago, Are Still In Use Today

    Aerial view of large deep sinkholes in farmland, illustrating mysteries of existence, reality, and the universe.

    The Uniquely Shaped Holes Allow Wind To Blow Into A Series Of Underground Canals, Forcing Water From Underground Aquifers Into Areas Where It Is Most Needed.

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    Lee Gilliland
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    21 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Our ancestors had amazing ways of solving problems we are starting to reuse today.

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    #18

    Newfoundland Dogs Are The Unstoppable Lifeguards Of Italy’s Coast

    Two military personnel inside aircraft lifting a large dog, illustrating existence and reality in the universe context.

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    Sunshine
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    19 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They have the sweetest temperament, too!

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    #19

    Amazing Tiger View From Above

    Two tigers, one orange and one white, lying side by side on grass, symbolizing existence, reality, and the universe.

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    AKRaven
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    20 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I thought it was two caterpillars!

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    #20

    Sweden Has Doubled Its Forest Volume Over The Past Century

    Workers in high-visibility vests planting trees in a forest, illustrating existence, reality, and the universe of nature management.

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    #21

    Sheep Sheltering At A Bus Stop On A Rainy Day In Ireland

    Sheep waiting inside a transparent bus shelter on a rainy day, reflecting on existence and reality of the universe.

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    #22

    A Polar Fox Escaped A Small German Zoo Seeking Freedom

    A polar fox curled up and resting on a road next to a police vehicle, illustrating existence and reality moments.

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    #23

    An Actual Photo Of The Exact Time Lightning Hits The Water. Absolutely One In A Million Shot

    Rocket launch with bright light and smoke over water, symbolizing exploration of existence reality and the universe concepts.

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    S Bow
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    21 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This looks like it's hitting a boat. That looks like a mast sticking up.

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    #24

    A Walking Tree … In High Heels. In Karamea Nz

    Unique tree with intertwined trunks standing in a field against mountain and clear blue sky, symbolizing existence and reality.

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    Paul Sloan
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    21 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    “These roots were made for walking, that’s just what they’ll do”.

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    #25

    Millions Of Years Captured In One Photo

    Stratified rock formation rising from ocean with layers symbolizing existence, reality, and the universe concepts in nature.

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    Michael Largey
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    21 hours ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I've got snapshots of Keith Richards that do the same thing.

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    🐋 Blue Whale. Photo By @d_fordesign

    Two rowers in a boat on clear water revealing a giant whale beneath, symbolizing existence and reality mysteries.

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    #27

    Mosha, A Thai Elephant, Lost Her Front Leg To A Landmine As A Calf

    Elephant with prosthetic limb walking after losing leg, illustrating resilience and existence in challenging reality.

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    150 Foot Iceberg Passes Through Iceberg Alley Near Ferryland, Newfoundland, Canada

    Massive iceberg near a coastal town with people observing, illustrating existence and reality in the universe.

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    Zig Zag Wanderer
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    20 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Searching for the Titanic that knobled his ancestor...

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    #29

    148 Foot Tall Spiral Treetop Walkaway (The Forest Tower) In Denmark ..🤎

    Observation tower with spiraling walkway surrounded by trees, symbolizing existence and reality in the universe.

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    Emilu
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    16 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My height phobia is disliking this intensely, but I appreciate the awesome design of the walkway.

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    #30

    Tulip Chairs In The Netherlands, 😍 By Ellen Castillo

    Orange tulip-shaped benches on a sidewalk with people sitting and biking, illustrating creative existence and reality concepts.

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    Lotekguy
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    15 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    One place where you're ABSOLUTELY RIGHT to put the seat up after using it.

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    #31

    Ruben, Once A Circus Lion, Spent Years Alone In Silence After The Crowds Were Gone

    Wildlife researcher examining a tranquilized lion in a cage, emphasizing existence and reality in the natural universe.

    Trapped Behind Bars, He Forgot The Feel Of Freedom. One Day, Rescuers Freed Him And Took Him To A Sanctuary. Slowly, He Healed. Then One Dawn, Hearing Another Lion’s Call, Ruben Finally Roared Again Strong And Free.

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    The Harpy Eagle Is The Most Powerful Eagle In The World. It’s Wingspan Can Get Up To 7.5 Feet

    Unusual harpy eagle perched on tree branches and interacting with a man, highlighting existence and reality in nature.

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    Father Of The Year: After The Mother Stork Tragically Died From High-Voltage Power Lines, The Devoted Father Stayed To Care For His Four Chicks

    Stork in nest with chicks overlooking rural landscape, illustrating the existence and reality of nature’s universe.

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    Hummingbird Nests Are As Small As A Thimble, Be Careful Not To Prune Them

    Tiny bird nests with two white eggs each, shown next to a finger and a coin for size, exploring existence and reality.

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    Glen Ellyn
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    20 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Itsy bitsy, indeed. Good to know what they look like so one can keep a sharp eye out for them.

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    Female Orca Named Tahlequah (J35) From The Southern Resident Killer Whale Population Carried Her Dead Calf For 17 Days Across Over 1,000 Miles Of Pacific Northwest Ocean

    Female orca carrying dead baby in ocean waves symbolizing existence and reality in the universe mystery.

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    #38

    Kummakivi Balancing Rock In Ruokolahti, Finland. It Has Been Balancing There For Many Millennia

    Huge snow-covered rock balanced in a winter forest, illustrating concepts of existence and reality in the universe.

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    ILoveMySon
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    20 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It would be my luck that it would lose balance the moment I stood under it.

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    Pestalotiopsis Microspora Is Not Your Typical Fungus. It Can Survive Entirely On Polyurethane, One Of The Most Common (And Most Persistent) Types Of Plastic

    Fungus growing on plastic bottle in forest, illustrating existence and reality in nature and the universe.

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    Macrophotography Of An Ant Drinking From A Dew Drop

    Ant carrying water droplet from green plant, symbolizing existence and reality in the universe concept.

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    The Flower Of Patience. It Opens Every 7 Years. And It Lasts 7 Days

    Rare native Hawaiian silversword plant growing on volcanic soil under a blue sky, symbolizing existence and reality.

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    Giant Groundsels, Prehistoric Plants Found On Top Of MT Kilimanjaro 🌳

    Two hikers explore a foggy alien-like landscape with unusual towering plants, evoking thoughts about existence and the universe.

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    Agfox
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    14 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Apparently, their shape is to cope with the variable climate in which they grow. From LiveScience Plus: "Their thick stems are topped with a crown of sturdy leaves covered in hairs that limit how much water escapes the plant by evaporation. Both the stem and the leaves store water for when the climate is dry, usually from December to March and June to October."

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    The Wingspan Of The Giant Golden-Crowned Flying Fox Is Over Five And A Half Feet (Around 1.7 M). It's Often Referred To As The “Human-Sized Bat”

    Large bat hanging upside down inside a rustic shelter, evoking thoughts on existence reality and the universe.

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    A Classroom Can Be Anywhere. This Young Girl's Determination To Learn While Her Parents Work Is Truly Inspiring

    Little girl attending online class under street food stand, highlighting existence and reality in everyday life.

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    Glen Ellyn
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    20 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I wish Americans would take their studies this seriously. We have too many willfully ignorant people in the U.S. these days.

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    #45

    For The First Time Ever, Cameras Captured Hundreds Of Emperor Penguin Chicks Leaping From A 15 M Ice Cliff Into The Antarctic Ocean

    Penguins gathered on an icy cliff edge diving into the cold ocean, illustrating nature's existence and reality in the universe.

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    Snowfall In Hokkaido, Northern Japan

    Snow-covered phone booth at night with glowing light, invoking thoughts on existence, reality, and the universe.

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    Abandoned Shoe House In The Woods Of England - Isle Of Wight - Built In The 1950's

    Unique boot-shaped house covered in vines surrounded by trees, evoking thoughts about existence and reality in the universe.

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    Zig Zag Wanderer
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    20 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    OMG, she was real, then? I hope the children are ok....

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    Each House Has A Garden And A Fence Of Trees Surrounding It. Denmark 🇩🇰

    Aerial view of uniquely shaped garden plots with small houses, showcasing patterns of existence and reality in nature.

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    highwaycrossingfrog
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    21 hours ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So I've seen this on here several times over the years, and it's always misidentified. These are not houses, these are allotment plots. Still a great innovation, but it should be pointed out that these are not residential. Instead it should be celebrated that community gardens and growing your own crops are given such priority and intention.

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    #49

    Satellite Images Showing 9/11 From Space

    Astronaut Frank Culbertson’s photo from the ISS shows a smoke plume over Manhattan, highlighting existence, reality, or the universe.

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    ILoveMySon
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    20 hours ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Such a horrible time. I lost far too many friends that day.

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    At First, I Thought It Was Just A Bundle Of Hay Stuck In The Branches, But When I Looked Closer, I Realized It Was Alive

    Person in desert landscape looking up at large intricate nest on tree branch, exploring existence and reality themes.

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