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Bouche and Audi and Shyla, Oh My!
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2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I've heard of him as a mime, but this is the first time I've heard of him as a hero.

My “in my head” Voice
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2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Fun fact: Marcel Marceau was the only person in Mel Brooks' Silent Movie who spoke.

glowworm2
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2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Turns out that he was Jewish himself and fled to Limoges with his family after France was invaded by Nazi Germany. This apparently was the first time he used mime.

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

Now I finally understand the Marcel Marceau reference in Friends

Xitxarel•lo Panda
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2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Now you have to explain, I can t remember that episode....pls

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

"French mime called Marcel Marceau" --- I think you mean, "the most famous mime ever". Not that I can recall the name of the second most famous mime ever.

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

That's because whoever he was, he probably never said it...

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    XanthippeⓐWulf🇨🇦️️🇬🇧
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It is, but you also have to take that with a grain of salt. I don't mean to disparage anyone from Mexico, your country is beautiful, your culture is amazing, but it's not all sunshine & roses. If you know your history, slaves still faced racism & indentured servitude in Mexico. It's the same as when people get excited about Canada being part of the underground railround, but we also really pooped the bed when it came to racism/treatment towards people of color and our indigenous people. I'm sure I'll get downvoted because it's not a truth that is easy to swallow. We are trying to work towards betterment, but it doesn't erase that it happened.

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

    As an Australian I didn't know this. I do know something quite awful, though. When a certain Caribbean Island country freed all its slaves, France insisted on repayment. The repayment bankrupted the country and they're still paying off the debt to France for freeing the slaves to this very day.

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

    Slavery in Mexico was/is legally non-existent, but the hacienda system was slavery by another name.

    C.O. Shea
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Mexico had slaves... they called them "peones." Wage slaves paid very little or nothing. So much fun to whitewash history.

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

    And Republicans continue to hold a grudge to this day....

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

    You do know that the republicans were the ones that were opposed to expanding slavery and were the ones that freed the slaves, right? The party was created by antislavery conscience whigs. It was created to go against the proslavery, Jim Crow Law creating, white, southern, democrat party. Before anyone down votes me, please do a simple Google search, as I just did.

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

    I wonder what happened to them all when America stole Texas from Mexico, 20-odd years before slavery in the US was abolished?

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

    One reason that Texas seceded from Mexico was to keep slavery after Mexico had abolished it. Mexico gave Texans an extra couple of years to get rid of their slaves, but the slave owners in Texas used that time to prepare for a war of independence instead. When the US annexed Texas, those Texan slaves became US slaves. I doubt they noticed the difference.

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

    And today there are many countries that still have slaves. Top 5 being India, China, N. Korea, Iran, and Nigeria. https://worldpopulationreview.com/country-rankings/countries-that-still-have-slavery

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

    well, to be fair, the two countries were at odds over texas at that time...e.g., the battle of the alamo would be fought just 7 years later...so, it was likely a statement about its feelings towards the u.s. than mexico's celebration of freedom...but good on them for freeing their slaves sooner...

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

    He had the training, and knew volunteers were needed. That kind of dedication to helping people is a shining example of the best human beings can be. Admirable.

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

    Did anyone else think was Steve Buscemi standing next to Macaulay Culkin?

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

    He also did this with zero fanfare or self promotion - just a real person being a real hero.

    Xitxarel•lo Panda
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    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I knew this one. Real hero and a real good actor. Almost cry when he died in the big Lebowski,hahahhahsh

    Baseball is Life
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I never get tired of reading this fact about him 🫶🏽

    Xitxarel•lo Panda
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There's a chapter on electric dreams serie ( ll the show it's amazing, based on books from Phillip k. D**k) that he are the main character.lokk for it bro, is available in prime vídeo

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

    I remember reading that...a real hero indeed.

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

    In "The Death of Stalin" he looked too young, too tall, and too skinny to play Nikita Khrushchev. And of course he nailed the part completely.

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

    I hope Mr. Buscemi lives a long and healthy life, without issues from rumaging through debris.

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

    Heroes dont always wear capes

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

    To save someone's life is so major, but saving 160? He should be so proud of himself. (He should get at least a shiny Gold Medal and a Blue Ribbon. Or much better!!)

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

    Don Ritchie passed away in 2012. Prior to his death, he had been awarded the high honour of Medal of the Order of Australia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Don_Ritchie

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

    Forget the Queen and King Chuck! Australia needs to put Don Ritchie on their $5 bill! What a legend!

    Xitxarel•lo Panda
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Holy s**t.......batman sucks at his side....

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

    Visited Australia earlier this spring - our tour bus made a stop at The Gap and the guide pointed out the home of this incredible hero and told us how he saved countless lives.

    XanthippeⓐWulf🇨🇦️️🇬🇧
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm not crying, my eyeballs are sweaty! Everytime I read about Don Ritchie, I get choked up. 💧

    Baseball is Life
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Bless you, sir. 🫶🏽

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

    I know many of you will not agree with me but, I cried to because he allowed this precious dog to suffer in his final days instead of putting him to sleep. He had to be in so much pain if the only way to alleviate the pain was to put him in the water. What about the rest of the day where he wasn't in the water?

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

    Schoep got laser therapy to relieve the pain in his joints as well. Unger took him to the lake to further alleviate the pain. I'm sure he knew what he was doing, and as someone who follows him on FB I can guarantee you he would never let an animal suffer

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

    Not the whole story. A fund was started and made enough money for Mr Unger to get his dog specialist medical treatment that allowed him to live pain-free for a few more years

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

    Is this an actual picture of them ? Because look at that beautiful dog. But so tired.

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

    It is. I've seen it several times with the story. So sweet

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    Kraneia The Dancing Dryad
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I seem to remember a pet supply saw his story on the news and gave the man a special orthopedic bed for the dog.

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

    Lake Superior is freaking COLD. As in, your body gets numb even in mid-July!

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

    I just came here to say this! I'm from Michigan. Even on the hottest summer days I can only put my feet in Superior!

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

    Isn’t Superior really really cold water.

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

    Such a good daddy! That water had to be cold.

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

    This is terrifying and does happen. It happened (for different reasons) in Manitoba care homes during covid times. Staff were told to not go into work for weeks, leaving the elderly to fend for themselves. Their family members were not alerted and not permitted to see their elderly loved ones.

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

    See, that’s a situation where the families SHOULD be notified, so they can make other arrangements, even if the only arrangements are to bring their loved ones home temporarily. I mean, FFS! They just left them there all by themselves? Luckily, in this case, there were these two angels standing by to help them. Not the doctors, nurses, administrators, or office workers, no. Not a one of them stepped up, even though they made good money and are in professions where they’re supposed to care about people. But no, no stepping up from them. The cook and the janitor did the job..

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

    The prior owners need a lifetime in jail to think about this.

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

    Very good men I have to say, but it's conceding that the state - whose job it is to prevent stuff like this doesn't matter - didn't do jack about the situation.

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

    *happen, not matter! App doesn't allow edits, sorry

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    Baseball is Life
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Angels, these two! Shame on the home for abandoning those elderly.😡

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

    Exactly what I thought of. The one on the left even looks like the leader.

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

    This was later used in TWD season 1

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

    I read about these two and they are awesome humans which is rare.

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

    Becoming more common in the USA where hedge funds buy up nursing homes, and then slash all the services to make money. Hundreds have died in these homes. Welcome to unregulated capitalism.

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

    THIS is what police departments should be doing! Community outreach + a return to "walking the beat" will lead to more trust and transparency with the police which in turn will lead to safer communities! But what do I know? I'm just a guy with a bachelor degree in Sociology/Criminal Justice

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

    And the racist Karen(s) can go to hell.

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

    Could have been anyone. Nothing in the article mentioned race. The LEO there is white; any of the inspectors Asian, white, or Hispanic; any of the people who buy his 150 hotdogs white, Asian, or Hispanic? Not everything is about race

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

    Who the H would complain about a young boy's hot dog stand?

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

    The same one who fined another kid for not having the proper payment to have a lemonade stand.

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

    Someone who has nothing better do.

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

    Sum silly biatchh had nothing better to do than reporting a child for having a stand???FFS

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

    I needed this dose of good people today.

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

    IIRC it is the only copyright in UK that doesnt expire.

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

    Only partly true. My understanding is that the 1988 Act gives the hospital the right to collect royalties in perpetuity, but that doesn't prevent people from copying so long as they pay the royalty.

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

    JM Barrie and Great Ormond Street hospital

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

    The hospital is Great Ormond Street Children’s Hospital in London. They saved my life with pioneering surgery when I was born in 1966. I met the surgeon who performed that surgery 35 years later in another London hospital and had a lovely conversation with him - and obviously said thank you.

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

    That was common sense generosity as well as welcomed

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

    The picture is misleading. They meant the author, JM Barrie, not the Disney movie.

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    Nicky
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Peter Pan's creator was a pedophile who used the story to attract kids.

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

    Terry is indeed a Canadian icon and hero. He started his run in Halifax and got as far as Thunder Bay Ontario before the cancer halted him. 2828 km (1767 miles). Almost half way.

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

    Every school my kids went to had a Terry Fox day. They would raise money and walk for 2km each year. Some brought their bicycles, scooters, etc.

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

    Some people are just so much better than I!

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

    No offense intended, but I would die to stop running. RIP TF

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

    My Nanna actually sat at a cafe and has coffee with Terry Fox's father at one of their Ontario pit stops. He introduced her to his son whom he was very proud of, Terry Fox. I still love when my Nanna tells me that story.

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

    I remember watching daily news coverage of his Marathon of Hope. He's a hero to many.

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

    And that prick Trudeau took his picture off the Canadian passport...

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

    Other than the fact the design has been in the works since 2013 when Harper was in charge, and it was a committee who worked on the design based on input from Canadians, and PM Trudeau isn't the one who is running the committee, and that it's a security risk to have the same images every redesign then yeah, I can see how you can assume that.

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    glowworm2
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The only time Roselle stopped was to comfort a woman who was having a panic attack on their way down.

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

    Bravo Salty and Roselle!

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

    How the terrorists behaved vs how the dogs behaved. Dogs are better. Full stop.

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

    WOW!!! What a tragedy but these two are heroes!!!

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

    Why separate them? This would draw in crowds!!!

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

    I bet there will be at least one Karen mum complaining.

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

    I see no good reason to have separated them. Humans need to get over themselves

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

    Who wouldn't swear at visitors, can't blame them.

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

    Now they just curse at humans and laugh at their own jokes :'( so lonely

    vennyp0o
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My mom had an African Grey named Lithop when I was growing up (as well as many other parrots) and she had an incredible vocabulary; the most memorable thing she'd say was "you shït in your water dish".

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

    My coworker had one and he used to talk in his owner's voice when they weren't around and provoke the dog by saying "wanna go for a walk?!" He'd also snip at her sometimes and then say "Grede bird naughty." And then shy away like he knew he was wrong. He was so smart and sassy. Loved the stories of that Grey!

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

    That's hilarious and they should not be separated.

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

    Keanu is the most down-to-earth famous person I know of.

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

    In retrospect, a good decision. Approximately 95% of all this Marvel and DC is absolutely horrendous stupid plot only with CGI to make up for it - plus, giving the actors unrealistic body goals until they collapse (see the guy who played Wolverine and it almost killed him several times). The SpongeBob movies on the other hand are just that: Movies about SpongeBob doing stuff.

    Xitxarel•lo Panda
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Keanu 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰.. so sweet. And him don t pretend , he it's just like that. A good person.we all forgive speed bro. But your life and your career are awesome .

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

    hey speed was good. i cant be the only fan of that movie

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

    I think Keanu is an amazing man. My favourite actor/clelebraty/human being

    PlatinumThe8-BitCat
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wait, he’s in two SpongeBob movies? I’ve only ever seen him in Sponge on the run

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

    With a net worth of $360M, I'm glad he stayed out of the Marvel movies.

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

    He seems like a very genuine person.

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

    Proper priorities as always. 💕

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

    Cause Disney couldn't afford it...

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

    Back in the early 90s Disney was not anywhere as rich and successful as were in January 2020. They had just gotten back in to animation with Little Mermaid. Pixar was still a half decade away. The theatrical films were more miss than hit. The parks had stagnated. 8 million was A LOT of money for a movie back then. If RW hadn't cut his rate they likely would have had to recast.

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

    This is sort of misleading. RW made $8 mill in his previous film so that was his going rate. Disney offered him $500k for Aladdin and he countered by saying by asking for 75k (which was the SAG minimum at that time) and no use of his voice for merchandise. Which Disney agreed to and then promptly ignored.

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

    I don’t get the logic here. Not hating on the decision I just don’t get the connection to doing for 75k for his kids

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

    He took the lower fee in exchange for Disney agreeing not merchandising the film. An agreement they promptly broke.

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    The Doom Song
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    One of his best roles ever was Genie

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

    His role was supposed to be less than ten lines but after being in the reccording studio Disney had 3 hours of material and expanded Genies role.

    Dr Robert Neville
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hasn't his daughter got her directorial debut coming out imminently?

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

    He also ad libbed most of it. Disney had to redo scenes to match

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

    They gave the Genie Robins nose! Such a beautiful man. So tragic

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

    He could have accepted his $8 million fee and given it to charity.

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

    I wonder how this case went down at court, given the outcome that he saved his son.

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

    Charged with two counts of aggravated assault and jailed after the incident, but the charges were dropped. While he was in jail, a no-contact order was issued, which he violated after his release when he and the son that was in a coma went to get baptized together. It's also important to note that George Pickering II (the gunman) was a known unstable drunk, and went to the hospital with the intention of killing himself if his son was to die. He did not have any decision-making power when it came to his son's care for this reason, and that's why the no-contact order was put in place.

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

    This reminds me somewhat of the movie John Q.

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

    I'd say the dad would fare better in a criminal trial than the hospital would in a malpractice one.

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

    What's crazy to me is that the parent didn't want to take him off life support but the hospital was gonna do it anyway? What? That's messed up.

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

    The mother, who had dm rights, was having him taken off.

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

    Moving forward, please keep in mind that brain dead people will still contract their palms, which comes off the family members as them squeezing their hands. After a dedicated clinical brain death exam, you are LEGALLY DEAD. This clearly didn't happen in this situation if the patient woke up. Once your brain stem reflexes are gone, YOU ARE GONE

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

    Anyine would have their doubts about a place called Tomb all .

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

    That is because in certain communities, the locals can accept/deny citizenship to someone who moved there. It's usually in smaller communities tho. Since it's regular people making the decision and not officials, they can absolutely deny someone because they dislike this person for being a nuisance to the town. However, that usually either comes down to "person did criminal activities", "person tried to push their culture on the locals and upset them", or "locals are racist and don't want any more foreigners there". The latter is concerning to me, as a local myself.

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

    Gotta love the far-right conservatives, right? 😑🙄

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

    Actually it wouldn't, it would just be filled with people who are exactly the same. The Stepford Country.

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

    Can we PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE have this rule in Hawaii too???

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

    If you enforce a "no alcohol" law in Hawaii then it will happen.

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

    Wish we had that here in the US. There would be a load of MAGAts endlessly wandering from country to country trying to find one that would accept them.

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

    It's a little odd, perhaps, but when you apply for Swiss citizenship you're actually becoming a citizen of the Commune/Gemeinde (village or town council area) and Canton in which you live, who will then be responsible for you and your descendents, e.g.in old age if needed. So you need local approval and they can deny it for any reason they feel fit. Only later in the process is the federal approval needed, and that is much more formulaic.

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

    Sounds like a policy the USA should adopt! Those people who try to cram their beliefs down others throats is a good group to begin with...

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

    A Karen somewhere is triggered

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

    Wonderful! No u.s. of asswipes national can nationalize as a swiss citizen, wohooo!!

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

    The United States should have a similar law.

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

    we have this at our lion park in joburg. BUT believe it or not, some moron STILL got out the vehicle. and got eaten.

    SCP 4666
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Honeeey, our door dash is here!

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

    I assume the animals are still separated from each other, somehow, so the lions don't eat the zebras and stuff...

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

    There are only lions at the park. The cage also contains live goats and chickens that are thrown out to the lions. It is truly a dreadful place and would recommend you never go there.

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

    Isn't this something we could start in America, only with unlocked cages, so we could thin the herd of stupid people when they jump out for upvotes?

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

    This is the way is should be

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

    So... a safari park then? Hardly a new idea.

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

    Heroic service dogs.

    Janine B.
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have no idea why VioletHunter got so many downvotes for simply saying the truth. Poor dogs.

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

    We humans truly do not deserve doggos 😭

    Xitxarel•lo Panda
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Only deserves doggos few ones, bro ......when I see the news and see what human can do at sport doggo or cat or any animal .......but there are good ppl too that take correctly cate on a pet.hugs bro

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

    Definitely better than executing soldiers for having PTSD

    Xitxarel•lo Panda
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Knew this one too......real soldiers.....to bring peace.....

    VioletHunter
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    2 years ago

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    Soldiers don't bring peace, they are killers.

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

    dont worry guys! im gonna make it! (hears barking) o shi ..

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

    Another reason to wear a purple poppy

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

    The things we ask of dogs. - We should make the leaders of the countries duke it out. Leave the innocent people out of it.

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

    Kinda like the "Death cats" at old folks homes.

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

    excellent. They drink and know things.

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

    That's what you get for paing people in wine

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

    And now they can't even hire little people to play little people in a movie

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

    During The Wizard of Oz, they had to reshoot "Ding dong, the witch is dead" after figuring out what they were actually saying - the B word

    June
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Reminds me the parrots 😂

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

    Hahahahahhahaahhaahhahhhaahah that would always be remembered by the people there.

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    Dekker451
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Look at me! I'm a human! I'm on a chair! I have a pipe! I pay taxes!" 😂

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

    Silly pictures. Silly pictures never change...

    SCP 4666
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Welp, History repeats itself

    glowworm2
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm guessing that this must be an Irish Setter then? ;)

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

    Silly?! That's a very distinguished pup with a pipe

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

    literally the only thing cameras are for

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

    awww that dog looks like my puppy Nova!

    Barry Collins
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And STILL the trend persists. 😊

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

    I am suprised that the dogstayed still for that long! the cameras took a long time (up to 45 min i think) to capture a clear photo!

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

    What a great way to start EACH DAY!!

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

    👋 🫂 💃 🕺 coffee first though

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    Kelly H. Wilder
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Dance is a great way to unite people, even strangers . I work in a small grocery store and when I see someone singing along to our music, I will start dancing. People will generally laugh first, then about 75% of the time the person will start dancing, too. One day there were six of us dancing and laughing at the same time. It's only for a few minutes but it brightens my day, and I hope it makes a difference to them.

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

    Uh … they don’t seem to have any arms. What do they hug with?

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

    Their tails. I also find it fascinating that it’s male seahorses that give birth.

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

    A no-armed hug nonetheless

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

    Hugs don't always have to include arms. How about people who can't use their arms or are even born without?

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

    It's a little macabre with the dead seahorses, though.

    P1 No-Name
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think my parents did this too

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

    When the men carry the babies, the relationship is more stable! Go seahorse daddy mommy!

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

    More couples should do that!

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

    There was an episode of, I think it was Get Smart where every single person in a drug cartel was an undercover cop informing on the others.

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

    Almost true. Only one set of them was undercover, posing as dealers, the others, who wanted to arrest them, were normal cops who just didn't know about the undercover operation. https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/undercover-cops-arrest/

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

    While the real dealers and real buyers looked from afar and hopped along their merry way....Task failed successfully.

    Dekker451
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well, that's vague. I know this has happened more than once, so which particular incident is this factoid referring to?

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

    probably this one https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/undercover-cops-arrest/

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

    I wish I could have seen this.

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

    Don't you people talk to each other?

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

    You mean NIMH. It stands for National Institute for Mental Health. That film scared me silly as a kid!

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

    ‘Sacrificed their lives’, I don’t think they volunteered.

    The Darkest Timeline
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    No, they don’t get a choice but at least they’re being recognized.

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

    NO animal anywhere should be “tested”!!!!!!!!!!!!

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

    That's a really cute sentiment, but completely unrealistic in reality. A huge number of medical advances are only possible because of animal research. Even if we left human medicine out of the equation, without animal testing there would be *zero* advancement in veterinary medicine.

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

    Sacrifice makes it sound like the rats had a choice.

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

    "that have sacrificed their lives" implies they had a choice in the matter

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

    It's located in Akademgorodok (the educational and scientific centre of Siberia), which is a part of Novosibirsk, the third-most populous city in Russia after Moscow and Saint Petersburg.

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

    They didn't sacrifice their lives, they had no choice.

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

    They didn't sacrifice their lives. They were murdered.

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

    So Beijing traffic jams are just an elaborate business scheme?

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

    I know that in China, if you drove your car to a party but had too much to drink, you can order a service where you pay someone to come over on their bike to drive you and your car home. They will put their foldable bike in your car trunk and they will bike home afterwards.

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

    Gosh, if only something was invented that could replace one person in a vehicle. Something that could put many people in just one vehicle, instead! 🤦🏽‍♀️

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

    In Poland durning communism queues were super long as it wasn't much in shops so people were queuing for days. You could also pay someone, usually students to stay and wait for you, reserve your spot :)

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

    That's because those traffic jams last for days.

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

    So instead of wing men, fin men?

    Freddy M. (He/Him)
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I like how this implies that humans have wings, as a side note "arm men" doesn't have quite the same ring to it

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    Xitxarel•lo Panda
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Dolphins have sex for only satisfaction( ok , you now are listening the entire great song, you welcome) not only whit females , with males too. And also if you are a diver, beware they may be try to hump you . Enjoy

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

    tell them "chippa chip awk awk chipa cheep" (rape is never ok).

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

    *Besties, roommates, anything than lovers...*

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

    By "help each other hook up", do you mean kidnap a female to aggressively r*** her for weeks on end, and literally smack her around, sometimes drowning her while they r*** her? If she tries to get away they chase her down, and if she has a baby they just kill it so they can be "bros". Call it what it is. I can guarantee the female doesn't find this cute/funny.

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

    I have read of Dolphins, males that gang rape female Dolphins........

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

    Yeah, that's a nice name for a rape gang.

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    Keeping that in mind, it makes sense to make your content more approachable by reducing the amount of text and choosing an image that captures people’s attention. That way, the information you share is more likely to be read. On the flip side, ignoring visual aids altogether and writing paragraph upon paragraph of educational content, even if accurate, might get sidelined on social media.

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

    So us BoredPanda's are embarrassing together?

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

    They don’t look embarrassed in the slightest.

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

    Really? They remind of of kids that get caught being weird together, lol. Remember when you'd be acting crazy with your friends and then someone's mom would open the door and everyone would just * freeze * . 😁

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

    You dare post this on this site!?? tbf aren't we all?

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

    Coincidentally so is a group of politicians.

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

    They look cool in this picture, poses like 90' boys band.

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

    I never knew my life was a group of pandas...

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

    They look like cheerleaders doing a routine.

    glowworm2
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Judging by this family photo, I'm not surprised.

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

    Parrot wouldn't cooperate, responding only "snitches get stitches."

    Dekker451
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "The parrot refused to cooperate with them." Well, what did they want it to do, testify in court?

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

    Well, I guess that's one way for drug dealers to give police the bird.

    Carole G.
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well yeah! They have the right to a lawyer, dah...

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

    Not all heroes wear capes. Some wear shells and definitely don't wear condoms

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

    He brought his species back from the brink of extinction. I'm not sure being put in pens with the opposite of your species qualifies as sex addicted.

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

    This is what Elon Musk thinks he's doing.

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

    Just goes to show what makes you a monster in one situation can make you a hero in another.

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

    Lack of genetic diversity dooms a species.

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

    That's going to end with lots of incest within that turtle species.

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    However, it’s not like we can’t increase our attention spans again. According to Dr. Mark, it’s essential to be mindful of how you use technology. Considering that the average American spends a whopping 10 hours a day on screens, it’s absolutely vital to block distractions so you can focus on your work and other projects.

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

    More info.They originally thought he had run away. But they finally counted the females and saw they had one extra. He slept for two days after being found.

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

    Nobody can fault him for that sleep though...

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

    Aptly named guinea pig

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

    Did he have that name before or did he he earn it that way?

    badger
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    nominative determinism at work.

    Dane
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Gives new meaning to "...do I make you Randy, baby?"

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

    His name should have been a warning… Sheesh!

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    Zedrapazia
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What did Tupac do to end up in prison?

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

    As well as sexual offences, let's not forget Tupac fatally shot a 6 year old child. I like his music, but we shouldn't put people on pedestals.

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

    I watched the show '10 Pictures' on Tupac last night.

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

    He was put in prison on sexual abuse charges. Strange how some men still condone this behavior without a second thought. - He was released on $1.4 million bail from a record label - now that he had street cred jail time he was even more well known and they wanted to capitalise on the fame his behavior gave him. So yeah, this is really sweet and heartwarming... for a r****t, perhaps.

    Cathy Carey
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wow, imagine being in jail and having Jimmy write you letters.

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

    Yeah? He's been widely known to be a nice guy

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

    It did not fight a cow. This one has been written-off in the past.

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

    I saw this on BP before and everyone ganged up on Waddles lol

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

    lmao I remember calling someone a snitch because they threatened to tell Mable about it

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

    Want he Prime Minister at the time?

    JuniorCJ82
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sounds like what a human would do.

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

    When your spirit animal is a man

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

    Are they sure it was a pig and not a man?

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    Dr. Mark suggests creating artificial barriers if you’re constantly distracted by social media sites. “Take the icons off your desktop and bury the apps on your phone inside folders, where it takes an extra effort to find them. Leave your phone in another room or put it in a drawer and lock it,” she told CNN. Meanwhile, if you’re exhausted, take a break, go for a walk, and give your mind some rest.

    We weren’t built to spend so much time looking at glowing screens... even if social media's full of so many interesting new facts to learn. It's important to control your screen time.

    For some more mind-blowing facts, feel free to take a look at Bored Panda's previous feature about the @blowingfact account.

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

    報復性熬夜 are supposedly Chinese "revenge bedtime procrastination". When you are so stressed during the day that you don't want to go to bed and miss any spare time you have.

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

    Yes, yes we do and without shame :)

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

    Same, buddy, same... And Im not even from finland... ':)

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    Ray Ceeya (RayCeeYa)
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sounds like a great name for a black metal band.

    Heleen the Feline Panda
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    more like a crust punk band to me (although it's automatically black metal-ish when it's finnish)

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

    I consider this a perfectly reasonable activity

    My “in my head” Voice
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And that's about all you need to know about living in Finland.

    Rick
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I call it 'my weekend'

    Ólafur Unnar Jóhannsson
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    In Icelandic, the word "kojufyllerí" mean "getting drunk in your bed on a boat or a ship".

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

    So, what's the word for getting drunk at home, alone, fully dressed?

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

    Therefore, we now blend half of it out into white with the headline so nobody can properly see it

    Dekker451
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The best part is at the top anyway, and if you really want to see it without graphics, you could probably just google "Christ the Redeemer Moon" or something.

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

    Which one? They're both great.

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

    I hope he had enough food and water waiting all that time

    Steve Hall
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He could have photoshopped it in 5 minutes.

    Louise 89
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'd like to know if it was taken from a special/sentimental spot? I could be stupid here but couldn't you just walk further up a hill and get the same perspective? Like when people take pictures at the leaning tower of Pisa.

    Francine Oglethorpe
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Like stand around for 3 years or came back a few times in those 3, years

    Stephanie Did It
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I love the fact that because Brazil is below the Equator, the moon appears upside down to many of us. I love pics like this!

    Daniel Atkins
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wouldn’t photoshop take less time?

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

    With humans it's usually the other way round.

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

    Given that vixens are only fertile for 3 days per year it makes sense from an evolutionary standpoint

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

    That might explain the awful screeching noise they make when they are finally in heat 😖

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

    Honestly, I'm still stuck on how adorable the photo is. They are so cute together ❤️.

    Xitxarel•lo Panda
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's called evolution. Need to have more offsprings to save the specie. Not bitches, just being their DNA have they to be

    hwatinternation
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's a common pattern of behaviour but it's not guaranteed. (and trying to compare this behaviour with humans is nonsense and unnecessary)

    BTDubs
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    some pandas are using this (incorrect post for Quora of all places) to propagate their misogyny and/or hate toward their exes.

    RL R
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Change "Female Fox" to "Woman" and it will perfectly reflect the real world.

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    Ansi
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well, yeah, duh. Dinosaurs lived on earth approximately 165 million years before going extinct. That's a lot of drinking and peeing.

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

    Watch someone start a company for “alpha males” about “t-Rex water” or something haha

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

    "life finds a way...to dino-p**s in ur glass"

    Kim
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Since we are in a closed eco system it is 100%.

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

    now i wanna know if a T-Rex can swim.......

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

    In 65+ million years, it has passed through several generations of evolution, been frozen in various forms and locations, etc.

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

    Very cool thought!

    Xitxarel•lo Panda
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Dinos don t exist...Noah fon t putted a pair ..... wait......dinos lived before humans.....? ( Just kidding)

    Kelly H. Wilder
    Community Member
    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Please don't downvote Xitxarel•Io Panda just because they misspelled some words. English is not likely to be their first language, and even if it was down votes don't exactly encourage a person to keep trying.

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

    The probability of me drinking water is directly proportional to the amount of beer left in the house.

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

    How was this hypothesis tested?

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

    The M1911 (also known as Colt 1911 or Colt Government) pistol. The U.S. military procured around 2.7 million M1911 and M1911A1 pistols during its service life. The pistol served as the standard-issue sidearm for the United States Armed Forces from 1911 to 1985. Sweetheart grips were made possible by acrylic (AKA Plexiglass or Lucite), which was invented between World War I and World War II. Aircraft and vehicles used acrylic. The material replaced windows and basically anything else previously made of glass. Servicemen salvaged it from crashes and then shaped it to replace the grip on their handguns. Typically the picture would be a girlfriend or wife, which is where the term “sweetheart grip” comes from. However, children, parents, siblings, or other family members also made appearances. Some soldiers would even use a picture of a favorite pin-up girl.

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

    No pix of kids if the gun was loaded with blanks.

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

    This is for you, darling.

    WoodChuckCouldChuck
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Where are you guys getting these “facts”

    juice
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    a random Instagram account about "mind blowing facts" that doesn't cite its sources

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

    Yeah I'm starting to understand why he was stabbed repeatedly with a knife

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

    He also told them he would return and kill them all, and he did.

    Ace
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well yeah, but once it was paid and he was released he then sent an army/navy to track down and destroy the pirates. Which they did.

    Šimon Špaček
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He didn't send them, he led them. It was his personal mission and it was mostly paid by his family money, because "nobody will mess with Julius family"

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

    He also told them he would capture them and kill them all. And then did so.

    Cristi nah
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Years after these pirates met a pair of Gauls, a little blonde one and a big Red haired one...

    Andy Cran
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    who's chief was carried on a shield 😉

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

    He must have been REALLY annoying 🙄

    Tobias Reaper
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    when they got the ransom and released him he had them all hunted down and crucified

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

    It’s important to know your worth

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

    He went on doing a deep sea fishing show. It would be interesting if he went around the world searching for undiscovered fish species. I know River Monsters was kind of like that, but I'm wondering if there are other places with water creature legends to explore.

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

    I think his latest project is 'Dark Waters,' which is about legends like disappearing ships and historical accounts of strange animals... so, kind of!

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

    Every time my husband watches this show I laugh because Wade is so dramatic. I'm always like......"it's just a fish Jeremy....no need for all the drama" lol

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

    Yeah, just fish with razor sharp teeth, or with electricity, and saws for a snout.

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    Dekker451
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    In that picture he kinda looks like Sting.

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

    The love child of Sting and Malcolm McDowell

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

    Still one of my favorites on the channel. Gave me inspiration for a novel, actually.

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

    I loved this show! Ive watched his new shows too but it's just not river monsters. Wish there were more big fish he could go find lol

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

    Mrs. Paul was the most disappointed.

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

    would have been better to discover them and make sure they lived to continue their work..

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

    This one was also packed with hams and more food than today's refrigerators.

    Lisa B.
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Cause you could fill it for $3 🤣

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

    Probably lasted longer too. My grandparents had the same refrigerator for at least 25 years. I'm on my 3rd refrigerator in the same time frame.

    Rebel Peewee
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We have a fridge/freezer in our garage that my parents purchased 40 years ago. It's survived 4 moves and is 100% reliable. I will be esp sad when it craps out bc it'll be the one of the last "old appliance" i've inherited to go and there's simply no modern day equivalents.

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

    https://youtu.be/hnfWkB60WRE?si=2kXuic_hNdqrKh-_ Starts at 00.58

    JonaLou2U
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I enjoyed that video more than I should have probably. Thanks for sharing

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

    It still works unlike todays refrigerators

    Ace
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And used about ten times more electricity.

    Fuming Riley
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Except it didn't keep anything cold

    P1 No-Name
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not even a little bit surprised

    Barry Collins
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yup... quality & craft pride, it all went downhill after the 50s

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

    I doubt it. I've read the article it is based on but I'll bet you in 20 years we still won't see this on the market. It's just not possible. Id love to see it, I'm not hating or being negative. But...I think what they're doing is taking mental signals and mapping them to output. 'blue room' is this fuzzy line and fish is this three bumps in the line but ..how big of a room? What kind of fish? I don't see how you would get all the details from the little we can detect now. Maybe someday but...this would be a giant giant leap and they can't even consistently tell what you're thinking when you're conscious yet.

    vennyp0o
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I can't even list the number of things that used to be classified as 'science fiction'...!

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

    Not the actual dreams but a AI visual representation of the brain activity

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

    Yeah no need to repeat the dream where you go to school I you underwear and for some reason your grandma is there too.

    RedRose
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I’m actually just fine with not remembering mine

    Ace
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not really. It records brain activity and then matches it with records from previous participants' reports of their dreams and plays a pre-made video sequences made from them.

    Lydsylou
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why would you want to do that?

    KLL
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This isn't exactly new. I had first heard of this about 10 years ago but the images were very staticy and black and white. I would love to see how far they have come now. I'm also one of those people who swears they dream in color. Maybe not full spectrum but I've seen red, orange, and blue a lot.

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

    i dream in full colour and my last nightmare was pretty much before i can remember , this string of comments has me questioning my normality :)

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    3 Trash Pandas in a Trenchcoat
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have very strange dreams so I’m not sure how to feel about this

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

    So I guess he didn't say "Found him" two seconds after being appointed to the role

    Mimi M
    Community Member
    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He caused many people's deaths. People that had been helping the US.

    Kimbowa
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Here I am!" Fastest case ever solved.

    TeaAndWhimsy
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's me, hi, I'm the problem it's me!

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

    It's a great movie. Breach

    Emilia
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He looks creepily familiar…

    Aishling
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Agreed I'll get to the bottom of. It he is definitely the image of some actor

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

    The solitaire version of the game "Hide and Go Seek".

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

    not accurate...the agency (eventually) realized they had a mole....he was in the group where the mole was likely position...when questioned about how he would go about identifying a mole in his work group, unlike his coworker, he said he had no idea about how to find a mole...that and his above paygrade suits and car made him the main suspect...

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

    Most noises at night regardless of species is that

    wowbagger
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well, duh. They're not going to advertise their location to possible predators unless they have a very good reason

    Cristi nah
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    *Crick criiick criiick ("Darlene!! I love you!! Please forgive me!!")

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

    And guess what all the noises are birds do on a spring morning

    Christian Dyson
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The picture of insects getting busy is very appreciated

    My O My
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    See, when I got up today to flies where busy reproducing on my kitchen counter

    Jane Hower
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And when you hear a screaming cat it's because when the male pulls his 'barbed' penis out it HURTS LIKE HELL and the femal screams, but is is what releases her egg to get fertilized. So again, noisy sex. Now I don't feel so bad. hehe

    Meowzers!
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That lovely birdsong you awake to each morning is actually mostly males shouting the equivalent of "f**k me, f**k me".

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    Daniel Atkins
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh great this will be the next exercise fad from hot yoga too this.

    Surenu
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The same businesses that offer scammy EMS also offer cryotherapy for exactly that reason...

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    Cricketgeeklol
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So last night when I was shivering non stop in a field in the middle of nowhere in a tent I was exercising??

    Lara Verne
    Community Member
    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    But side effects are not worth it.

    Baseball is Life
    Community Member
    Premium
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Great, I live in the midwest...easy 😉🙃😉

    Steve Hall
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Unfortunately it does not result in weight loss.

    Merrill N. Munro
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If you need anything, I'll be in the walk-in fridge for the next fifteen minutes...

    Jeremy Bolanos
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Cold has always burned more calories than heat. Science over fad. Drinking a glass of ice water in the morning jump-starts your metabolism to produce more heat/burn more calories.

    C.O. Shea
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Have fun with the blackened extremities from frostbite, kiddies.

    Kat Hoth
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The the unhoused must have incredible metabolic rates. That must be why they are so thin. /s

    Granny
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hmmmm whats the weather this week..

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    RedRose
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Moral of the story-make sure you’re the last sheep off the cliff

    Lydsylou
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sounds like a story with a very deep meaning: your success is the result of the failure of hundreds before you

    Teutonic Disaster
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This reads like a dad joke that's missing its punchline.

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

    The shepherd couldn't save them as he fell asleep was he was counting them.

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

    That answers the age-old question (for sheep) that all mothers ask their kids about jumping off a cliff.

    David Paterson
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sheep do stupid things en masse. The first large shipment of sheep to Melbourne had to be droved overland from Westernport. The sheep escaped one night, and almost all of them died by drinking salt water from the bay.

    Michael Largey
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How were they misled into doing this? Did someone pull the wool over their eyes?

    JM
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I hope this isn’t really true. Poor sheep.

    MarieL
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sadly, I found this a bit amusing...

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

    I see what you did there! I love those books ❤️

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    RedRose
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Never knew a moose needed a reason to be unpleasant

    Kelly Scott
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We used to say that about the customers. Give them something free just once and they'll expect it forever. And they'll turn hostile if they don't get it free.

    Kevin Ber
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Even without knowing this fact, don't feed a Moose!!!!

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

    If you give a moose a muffin....you and every other human better have some damn muffins.

    Khall Khall
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Same with raccoons, bears, foxes, and probably most other wild animals. It's almost like they don't understand...

    Ansi
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If you go the the "free range" nature park in my hometown the elks will lean against the fence so they can get scratches. It's actually kind of amazing to do. ❤️

    Jennifer
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That sounds like a YOU problem...🤣

    Kim
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This explains why my introvert friend says he has a pet moose

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

    Like that specific shark in the photo or the species lol

    PitbullmomAF
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's a Greenland shark. They live to be between 250-500 yrs old. This one is believed to be 400 yrs old

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    Kelly Scott
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Do I want to know what is in that shark's eye?

    Stephanie Did It
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The eyes of Greenland sharks are rather unique because of their small size. Moreover, most Greenland sharks are (partly) blind because of the Copepod (Ommatokoita elongata) parasite. These parasites attach themselves to the cornea of the eyes of the sharks. -- Sharkguardian.org

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

    Tbh, most places in the world are older than America. America is the snotty teenager in the global landscape. Not saying it negatively or with prejudice. Just facts.

    Christopher Gerlach
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That one was alive at the same time as Shakespeare.

    Lame Llama
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My stairs are older than USA, a lot of things are.

    Steve Hall
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Who checked his birth certificate, inquiring minds want to know.

    Harlan Sarvis
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Way older, I think its a female Greenland shark that's 400 or 800 years old lol.

    laura lee
    Community Member
    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So what body horror is dangling out of his eye. I don't like it

    PitbullmomAF
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's a type of parasite, but since they don't teally rely on their eyesight, it doesn't affect the shark too much.

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

    From what I’ve read about them, they’re extremely racist too.

    My O My
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sharks can be racist? How does that show?

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

    Needed every advantage he could get

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

    Given that as a young man Gates considered showering and deodorant highly optional, he certainly did.

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

    Creepy Bill already busy with his shady business.

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

    literally every teenage guy ever would do that

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

    And yet he still ended up being buddybuddy with a certain billionaire who owned a couple shady islands in the Caribbean 🤨

    LittleWombat
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If any teenage guy had the brains to do that, they'd do the same. Just a normal teen guy thing but on a brainier level!

    C.O. Shea
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So he always has been a perv... that explains the Epstein connection.

    feelthefebreze
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    every guy in my high school would do that, you've definitely forgotten what it's like being a teenager lmao

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

    That's very telling of why he is a failure with women. Not even his wife wants him anymore.

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

    I'm not sure a 27 year marriage to an extremely intelligent and accomplished woman counts as being a failure with women.

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

    I can think of quite a few men that wished they had the brains to do that!

    Allen Packard
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And is still a disgusting human being today. Who knew?

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    Kimbowa
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is going a bit too far isn't it?

    TheAmericanAmerican
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well when Emperor Xinne the Pooh is watching, it's better to get a little poke in the neck than a rope around it later for poor posture...

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    Jods
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    More likely it’s their commanders who insist they put the needles in their collars.

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

    Princess Victoria had holly tied under her chin to improve her posture

    Michael Largey
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I've always wondered what those pins you get in a new dress shirt were for!

    LinkTheHylian
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    *starts dozing off* "Ow!" *Sandman calls again* "F*****g b***h!" *drops off completely* "That's it! I'm defecting to Japan!"

    Hagebumi
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I heard the same of north korean soldiers.

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    Surenu
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Mongolian cannibalism is hard to understand, only 1 in 10 will get it.

    Adam Zad
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I sent a list of 10 Dad Jokes to all my friends to see if any of them made my friends laugh. Unfortunately, no pun in ten did.

    Khall Khall
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Source? I've never heard this before and have literally read 100s of histories of the Mongols.

    David Paterson
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not the Mongols. The Roman word that became "decimation" was originally the killing of every tenth man. In Jewish history there was an event where every third person was killed. But not eaten.

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    Michael Largey
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Note to self - no more ordering Mongolian Beef at the restaurant.

    Kevin Ber
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He was definitely one of history's worst Bosses

    Lara Verne
    Community Member
    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    - " But he's my friend!" - "No, he's your dinner."

    Smiley MG
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    No no... He would reply, "A friend in need is a friend Indeed!! Go eat him..."

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

    Then there was mass confusion: "You were 10th, no, you, not me! I'm eighth!"

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

    I guess he was not among the 1/10? (That he was excluded)

    Cybele Spanjaard
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How many hid and swapped places before the news reached the soldiers in line?

    Janet Graham
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    But not the camp followers because they had to do the cooking.

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    Bouche and Audi and Shyla, Oh My!
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I had no idea they had cameras back then. That photo is really clear, too.

    Spencer's slave
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I got rid of the down vote because some people don't get sarcasm or re-enactments.

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    SCP 4666
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Can we use this on todays politicians?

    Ace
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Referred to by Shakespeare in the Taming of the Shrew, IIRC. But used as a punishment rather than torture, and first recorded in the 16th century, so not really mediaeval (however you choose to spell it).

    TheAmericanAmerican
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Good old religion! Enforcing and protecting the global Patriarchy for millenia!

    sharyn turnicky
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Could I suggest a few politicians for the Bridle. Maybe some televangelists or informalists?

    Niki A
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I suppose I am lucky I was not alive then.

    Kimbowa
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The Scold's Bridle is the work of the devil.

    Powerful Katrinka
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm sure that there are some MAGA Republicans who would love to bring this back.

    Alex Martin
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm more of moderate liberal and I can think of a good two dozen MAGA Republicans both male and female who would benefit by using such a device. I can also think of a good two dozen democrats. Is it possible to order 546 sets of these. That should cover Congress, the President, Vice President, and the Supreme Court. Bonus if we could order another 7 to quiet down some former residents of the Oval Office and their VPs.

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    Emie N.
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Awww yes. Good old misogyny. They really hated women for having an opinion. They still do unfortunately.

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

    The husband who went 20 years not talking to his wife was wearing this.

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    Catlady6000
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Some people have all the luck

    Michael Largey
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And what broke her lucky streak?

    Zedrapazia
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sounds like an awful relationship. Plus, this solved absolutely no relationship problems because nobody knows what's wrong

    Cassie
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Otou Katayama and wife Yumi. They live in Nara, Japan and have three kids. He finally admitted that he was jealous of the attention Yumi was giving their children, so he made them grow up in a household where their father wouldn't speak to their mother and would only communicate with her in nods and grunts. It became news because one of the kids, at 18 years old, sought help from a TV program that sent the two parents out on a date with the expectation they talk to each other. It's possible that it's not true and was all made up for the show, but, if it is true, what a crappy way to treat your family.

    Michael Largey
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "I haven't spoken to my wife in years. I didn't want to interrupt her." - Rodney Dangerfield

    Kimbowa
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He really committed to the silent treatment.

    Roan The Demon Kitty
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I guess they couldn't afford a divorce. :/

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    Zedrapazia
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Humans are very fatty and oily because of the skin, the roach hates that

    Ansi
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And I guess humans would clean themselves after touching a cockroach.

    Sina
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The audacity I tells ya!

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    Lara Verne
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Helen? Why don't you move, are you not into it? Helen?!!!"

    Kimbowa
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They are really bugged with necrophilia I guess.

    My O My
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Talking about not being too picky

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    Mark
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    ...told me the worrrld was gonna roll me...

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

    As good as any other god. Probably better than most.

    Khall Khall
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Uh. So like every religion ever? Do you know how many white Jesus pictures I've seen? Also...if you know anything about Buddhism...this literally doesn't matter. It's the thought that counts? Half the Buddhas you see aren't even 'the Buddha'. This is a non-story.

    Ace
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Would be just as effective as a real one.

    WoodChuckCouldChuck
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    ViRaL This is a source they used for facts. This is supposed to be a fact. Okay here “one day a lesbian called a banana a shlong” . That’s a fact. Do you believe me?

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

    It's kind of horrible to think that gravity makes our bodies compress so much that it makes us shorter. I've heard we go back to normal length during night time. Anyone know if that's true or not?

    Phoenix(or nix)they/them
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It is. That is why it is best to have a doctor's appointment 1st thing in the morning so they can measure out your correct height. If it is in the middle of the day, arrive 20-30 minutes early and lay down in your car so your spine can decompress and you will be the right height again.

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

    How do I grow an extra two inches? Asking for my wife.

    Michael None
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    In height, he grew 2 inches in height. Whew! I thought for a second I figured out why all these billionaires were building rockets to space.

    Wilfredo
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Where did he gain two inches, just asking for a friend....

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    Bouche and Audi and Shyla, Oh My!
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Someone's a little brat, then. Yes you are. What a naughty cute brat you are. Yes. (I would never talk like that to Bouche and Audi. Not me, nope)

    hwatinternation
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I encourage all of you to see the BBC video about Stoffel the honey badger. Absolutely fantastic badger.

    Shark Lady
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Venomous snakes, if they ate poisonous snakes they would most likely die.

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

    They can survive the poison. There are numerous videos of honeybadgers being bitten by their prey. They will usally faint, sleep it off, then eat the snake. Oh and they are not afraid to start a fight with a bear over food. The bear will usally leave, because badgers be crazy!!.

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

    They just want ear scratches and belly rubs.

    JoMeBee
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I vote we change honey to bad a*s...

    Jonathan Labelle
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    the only thing it dont attack his pachiderm

    Daniel Atkins
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Does bit ransom the cheetahs inquiring minds want to know?

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    Li’l E.
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The full story, if anyone’s interested: https://www.smithsonianmag.com/air-space-magazine/the-727-that-vanished-2371187/

    Roan The Demon Kitty
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I guess we can only assume it crashed deep into the sea somewhere...?

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    Daniel Atkins
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And I would scale a razor wire fence and I would scale one more just to be the man…

    TheNewJenBrady
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The only time of year this would have been possible in Arizona...the walking 10 miles part would be deadly in the summer

    Spittnimage
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He did not crawl past razor wire if he climbed two fences as razor wire is on top of the fence.

    Michael Largey
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh, after being held in prison, he just happened to choose a bar as his destination.

    WindySwede
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Was it consensual? Man - girlfriend,that is.

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    Dani
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Nothing like a headbutt to the bladder to get you in the mood.

    Khall Khall
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Pretty sure this is a Marvin Gaye song...

    Teutonic Disaster
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And they say chivalry is dead, smh. /s

    Hey!
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Otherwise, what? They are not interested?

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    Kimbowa
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's always sounded funny to me that there are laws during a war. I guess it's good they have to draw the line somewhere. It's just that I always think of war as a complete melee no holds barred free for all anything goes type of event.

    Teutonic Disaster
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You know the tale of the germans & brits (I think, CIIW) who in WW1 put their guns down on christmas, played a football match in no-man's-land amd then went back to shooting each other the next day? For a moment, I always wonder why they not just went "f*ck this sh*t", went back home and shot their tinyd*cked heads-of-state instead. Then I remember that desertion is/was a punishable-by-death offense... 🙄

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

    "We're not doing 'Get help!'" "Yeah, we can't, it's illegal." "Oh. Well ok then." 😆

    Hey!
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    But it's okay to pretend to be dead? Some do to save themselves. I would too.

    T'Mar of Vulcan
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Somebody should have told Captain John Sheridan.

    Kevin Ber
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    According to the Geneva convention, being in a war is a war crime.

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    Mark
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Okay here we go. The informally known 'Gay Bomb' was a 1994 proposal from Wright Factory in Ohio (where else) that aimed to spray sex pheromones over the enemy. The absolute beasts of Swedish scientists experimented in the 70s and found that homosexual men respond the same way to male pheromones such as body odour and halitosis as heterosexual women, and vice versa. THEREFORE, the US Army received a proposal saying 'let's spray female pheromones on men and cause homosexual behaviour.' The only real issue is that currently no artificial aphrodisiacs exist that would be viable for such a bomb, plus the conveniently ignored fact that WIND exists. The concept of the Gay Bomb won the 2007 Ig Nobel Peace Prize. Truly, make love not war.

    Kimbowa
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Won the Nobel Peace Prize? Surprising.

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

    I think people would be able to resist sexual urges during wars. Gay or not gay. 🤷 (Edit: I ment that people have more important things to do during wars then think about having sex, so how would this idea even suppose to work?)

    Mark
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Don’t know why you were downvoted. The WWII British nurses had more homosexual members than straight

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

    As if soldiers weren't already banging each other anyway. Imagine, you have these men being alone for months to years, just with each other spending all day and night together, what do you think they are gonna do? Lol 🤣

    Dane
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think it was called "Project Randy".

    Hey!
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yes, but they wouldn't be able to procreate like he did.

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

    As I recall, the ancient Spartans were a rather effective fighting force.

    P1 No-Name
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I wish all that intelligence & science could be used to just end war & conflict.

    My O My
    Community Member
    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And then what? Run over to the enemies and join them? You can't shoot someone activly celebrating love

    Kerry Mac
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Haha The GOP's worst nightmare....

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    Annik Perrot
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    SHE. Our own Iron Lady, predating Thatcher by à century. ;-))

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

    Paris is famous for being romantic in the summer.

    Kimbowa
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Can we actually call it "growing"?

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    Sky Render
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Rest assured, sex is not a limitation. The clitoris can get an erection too.

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

    Spiderman could have been a very different story ..

    Richard Graham
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Who gets the erection, the man or the spider?

    Kat Hoth
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They should name it the Viagra spider instead.

    Nathan H. Parker (Parker)
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    if erection persists for more than four hours, call more ladies.

    That guy Nic B.
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Where can I find this spider? (Asking for a friend…)

    hwatinternation
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Along with extreme pain, increased blood pressure, heavier breathing, and occasionally death.

    SeaJaySea
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wait the spider or the person?

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

    Any spider bite can cause an erection if you're kinky enough.

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

    "Look how much money I have to burn. Now look how I use that money to help someone in need."

    sturmwesen
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That dude had feathers sewn and a horn drilled on a pony so his daughter had a unicorn....what else would you expect

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

    ...while he was on the run from the law and had her with him. In the wilderness. Where he was hiding. Don't make him sound like a good person. He was selfish and a monster. He spent $2500 a week or month just on rubber bands to hold his vast stacks of cash. He wrote off 10% of it bc rats ate it. He was worth so much that money meant nothing to him...

    Kimbowa
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Did he count it as he set it on fire? I hope it was a golden raging million dollar worthy fire.

    My O My
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This man is so fascinating!

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    TheAmericanAmerican
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It looks like an oil tanker on a freight trian, except instead of oil, it's transporting humans...

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

    I have trouble understanding this. The steel covering of the tanker would block X-rays far more than any humans within.

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

    A tank of that design might easily have been made of blow molded plastic...

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

    Pretty sure that's an X-ray of a truck. I'm no expert x-rayologist or anything but...something tells me this is the case.

    Michael Braisher
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ready for filling? Go through channels, guys.

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    Zedrapazia
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Is the one on the very right for kids? Given it's thinner than an adult human would be anyway, and also has a lower discount than the one next to it

    Indosidius
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I asked this before: what about big breasted women with thin bodies?

    That Goth Demon (zey/zem)
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is all fin and dandy if you're flat chested..

    Michael Largey
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If this is Malaysia, why are the signs in English?

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

    I've been there. They also speak English there because of how multicultural it is. The official language is Malay, but English is the second official language. There are Chinese Malaysians and such and many east Asians. Because of this almost everything has English signs and almost everyone speaks some English. Also I believe their laws are all in English due to past colonization by the English.

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

    Does it also exclude anyone who's too tall?

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    Ansi
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Is this actually true though? I have my grandfathers weddinband and he was born 1908.

    Kat Hoth
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Did he get married before the end of WWII?

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

    It wasn't WW2, but WW1 that it started, and only after the Korean war that it really took hold.

    T'Mar of Vulcan
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Explains why my dad didn't have one. (My parents married in 1948 and he couldn't even afford an engagement ring for my mom. I had my mom's wedding ring made into a claddagh ring after she died and wear it - correctly - in remembrance of her.)

    Marlena Jones
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    WWII was a turning point not only for engagement rings, but also wedding bands. "The modern engagement ring tradition became widespread during World War II, when servicemen proposed to their sweethearts as a promise to come back and marry after the war was over," says Corsini (marketing manager of Lang Antique & Estate Jewelry and Antique Jewelry University in San Francisco, California). According to AJU, many engagement rings featured less expensive gemstones and fewer precious metals, as materials became harder to source during wartime. World War II was also responsible for establishing the tradition of men’s wedding bands—something that wasn’t common practice throughout earlier history. Married soldiers began wearing wedding bands during deployment as reminders of their wives back home, according to Gemological Institute of America. The tradition eventually caught on among the civilian population, and men’s wedding bands are still widely worn today.

    Gourdeous
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Gentlemen didn't wear wedding rings traditionally. Upper class men may wear a signet ring on the little finger, regardless of marital status

    Janos Schumacher
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm wearing my great-grandfather's wedding ring. He would have gotten married in about 1914. He never wore it. It's a good way to lose a finger if you're a farmer or tradesman. My grandfather didn't wear one, my father didn't wear one. I take mine off if I'm manual labor. No one wants to deglove a finger.

    David Paterson
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I thought men never wore one. I never saw a man wearing a wedding ring before the early 1980s.

    Bec
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My dad had one but never wore it. For a lot of working men it is a good way to lose a finger if it gets caught on a piece of machinery

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

    I thought there were plans for this years ago but they had to be scrapped, uproar about feminine hygiene products and iirc some teens intentionally put embarrassing items on show...

    Kat Hoth
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    But we as a country can't make this unnecessary.

    PeepPeep the duck
    Community Member
    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Meanwhile in Australia - “pick out what smiggle brand backpack you want for school this year’. - massive contrast

    Deborah B
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You can also buy kevlar inserts for backpacks, so the kids can use them as shields in the event of a school shooting.

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

    Don't worry, you can't make clear kevlar. Or armored plate. It'll never happen. So there's that to be grateful for...(edit: I guess armored glass would work but still can't do kevlar.)

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    Ansi
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well, have you seen him holding a regular beer can? It's like a shot glas in his hand, sooo.....

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    Em
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I occasionally worry I'm going to do this trying to zero a bong hit.

    Kimbowa
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Live life full throttle hold nothing back!

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    Phoenix(or nix)they/them
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What I want to know is how and why they happen

    Khall Khall
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There's a lot of complicated reasons. The simplest to explain is, you draw away or change the ground water flow. 100s of feet of mud dry up into 10s of feet of dirt. Or even sand. So a gap opens up. Then small earthquakes, frakking, or just traffic vibrations cause the top to collapse since it's not supported by anything any more. And...sinkhole. It can also happen naturally but most of them now are us if we're being 100% honest. Especially in poor areas. Rich people/companies need that water and can pay for it, etc.

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

    So by that logic, should I be put on a no fly list for being relaxed while watching some episodes of Air Crash Investigation?

    Clown fish
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm relaxed because I know what's coming. You only get stressed if you don't know the out come

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

    .... Forensic Files is what I watch when I want to take a nap ... it's super interesting but the narrator's voice is so relaxing

    Isabella K
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It is the same with the german narrator. So relaxing and there was a time i searched for the show on tv to fall asleep easier.

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    Alex Ruddies
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And I always thought me taking notes was a flag... Who woulda thought?

    sturmwesen
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    hmmm I used to watch it when I wanted to sleep.The german voice of Medical Detectives is so soothing.

    Khall Khall
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I do it for the story, for the narrators calm tones, for the insight into psychology and for the non-fakeness of the drama. Also for the resolutions which are usually justice. I don't necessarily agree. It's like a traumatic experience you can control. Be in control of. I don't like the yucky or horrible or psycho hero worship parts. Most of them are sad broken robots operating on bad code. They're the least important part of the story.

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

    unfortunately, I used to as well, until I had my first home invasion (I've had 2, different houses) and now I can't watch them.

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

    Lot of folks confusing "feeling relaxed" with "not being completely freaked out and hiding behind the couch or having nightmares." True crime shows *exist* because they create emotional tension, which increases our interest; that's why they succeed as entertainment. If you feel no emotional tension watching something deliberately crafted to make you feel emotional tension relating to violence against people, it may - not do, not will, not probably, but MAY - reflect other psychological-emotional issues, some of which may be serious.

    Jennifer Lias
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Some shows are like ASMR. The narrators don't get worked up when something happens.

    Lydsylou
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I love true crime shows but I don't think that's like a warning sign or anything

    Kevin Ber
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What if the crime show is just bad or old and you find something interesting on your phone?

    Dani
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    😅 me? Nah, nope, never, relaxed you say?😅😅

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

    They also have pillows shaped like a woman's lap, and they don't think going to a hooker is cheating because it's paid for. Odd culture. They do have some interesting tech though.

    My O My
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I wonder how much the lactating women earn. And, do the just get a nipple through a kind of glory hole or how does it work

    TheAmericanAmerican
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    As someone who'd really like to visit Japan someday, the more I learn about it, the more I wish I didn't 😅

    P1 No-Name
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I just threw up in my mouth a little bit

    PitbullmomAF
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    2 years ago

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    Actually less creepy than cows milk. At least it's from the same species. 🤷‍♀️

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

    A waste of good cinnamon..

    That Goth Demon (zey/zem)
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You could die from inhaling the cinnamon though

    Stygtand
    Community Member
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They are warned beforehand, and wearing a mask and. goggles. Its not everyone who does it. On a side note if you are not married when you turn 30. You get a giant peppermill. Its normally made of old oildrums, and if your friends are evil, they will fill the whole thing with concrete

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

    I get that...makes total sense...

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    Khall Khall
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That was a bad, bad day to intern for the marine biologist...

    TotallyNOTAFox
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Knowing the internet, there were probably more than enough volunteers

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

    Sounds like a rejected script for Magic School Bus

    Mark
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hey look, it's a chance you'll take, a horrible mistake you'll make, and you'll sure as hell get messy

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

    You can fit in their heart now this. What are they doing to whales?

    Katzandra
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well, you have to explore all options, with how bad the housing situation is

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

    A "San Diego" can be large enough to walk through. -Germans who discovered it in 1904.

    Apatheist Account2
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Colin Mochrie: A man who was swallowed by a whale escaped by running up and down until he was pooped out.

    Nicolas Schirvel
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Don't make a "Yo's mama joke" ! Don't make a "Yo's mama joke" ! Don't make....

    Steffi Rose
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Only I can talk about my mom like that

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

    She didn't live very long IIRC. She burned to death during the 4th orbit.

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

    There were many dogs. All street ferals. All were renamed Laika. Many died. One survived.

    Ursula S.
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    One of the scientists felt bad about knowing what was going to happen to Laika that he took her home for a time so she could spend time being part of a family.

    Minnie Not Mouse
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Poor baby! Why launch her into space with no way for her to come down?

    TotallyNOTAFox
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What is it with russians and dogs? Their plan to use suicide-bombing dogs in WW2 is another example (they blew themselves up with that though)

    T'Mar of Vulcan
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The goodest girl. There's a memorial to her in Russia.

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

    Some of these are pretty vague facts

    still tired
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm surprised it didn't start with "florida man.."

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

    https://allthatsinteresting.com/energy-drink-brain-hemorrhage-skull

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

    This was based on a Facebook post that was deleted shortly afterwards. There doesn't seem to be any other information available than this. Not sure how true it is.

    Cyber Returns
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Red Bull may give you wings but it screws up your aerodynamics

    tom
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    ...now drinks water from his head when it rains

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

    Snopes ranks it "unproven." They could not find anything that supports this story. I call bs.

    hwatinternation
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He had a brain haemmorhage, went through multiple surgeries, had several strokes and seizures, with that portion of the skull being removed after his brain swelled (causing the above incidents).

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

    I found this,with a little explanation, just for anyone who is interested =) A man in California has reportedly lost part of his skull — thanks to excessive consumption of energy drinks. In a post (now deleted) shared on the Facebook page for Endres Photography, located in Sacramento, California, a woman who chooses to be known only as Brianna explained how excessive energy drink consumption led to her husband’s nearly fatal brain hemorrhage. Brianna wrote that her husband, Austin, began to consume energy drinks “when he started working longer hours and commuting.” And, eventually, this proved life-threateninghemorrhage and that he was in a coma. After conducting a toxicology screening and ruling out drugs, doctors suggested, Brianna writes, that excessive energy drink consumption was the source of the problems. https://allthatsinteresting.com/energy-drink-brain-hemorrhage-skull

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