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One of my secret pleasures (and feel free to chime in if you’re a geek like me) is looking through various colorful guides and infographics, from what plants are edible in forests to hypothetical explanations on how best to survive the zombie Apocalypse that 2020 promised but never delivered.

The multi-million-member ‘Cool Guides’ community on Reddit is the prime place to go to for (yup, you guessed it!) cool guides. From aesthetically pleasing and very informative ones to quirky and funny ones, you’ll find a bit of everything to keep those noggins of yours learning and yearning for more, dear Pandas.

Bored Panda had a lovely chat with redditor Dadschool, who founded the r/coolguides subreddit way back in 2014 and is still its head moderator to this very day. Having started the sub with no real expectations of forming a community around it, he filled a niche on Reddit that had been empty. "I had a bit of a compulsive habit of saving every guide I came across on Reddit with the idea that I'd somehow reference it when I needed it later. There weren't really any subs for general guides so I made one and uploaded all my guides at once. I think a lot of people have a similar affection for bitesize trivia and hoarding generalist knowledge." You'll find the rest of our interview with the founder below.

Upvote your fave guides as you scroll on down, drop us a comment with your thoughts below, and go and join the r/coolguides subreddit if it’s right up your alley. But a quick note of warning before we begin: this is a community mostly for guides; infographics are in a bit of a grey area.

#1

Inequality V. Equality V. Equity V. Justice

Inequality V. Equality V. Equity V. Justice

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Helen Haley
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4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I want to print this and put it in my cubicle.

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    #2

    Hand Sign Guide For Loud Bars

    Hand Sign Guide For Loud Bars

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    Birgit M
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is a good idea, but the fourth sign will be confusing in a Heavy Metal Club.

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    #3

    A More Comprehensive Guide To Symptoms Of Depression

    A More Comprehensive Guide To Symptoms Of Depression

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    The founder, Dadschool, was very humble about his role in expanding the community. "I can say it is only able to be this size because moderators like @etymologynerd and @robinsparkles18 are as active as they are, and the time they take out of their day to check in," he praised his colleagues. With a leader so supportive, no wonder that the mod r/coolguides mod team stands shoulder to shoulder, come hell or high water.

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    "The unique thing about Reddit is that subreddits really are independent and are autonomously moderated communities. I think our subscriber ranking is something like 190 across all of Reddit and it's not like there's monetization options after you break 200 or conversations with Reddit corporate. We're the same mod team we were a few years ago, excited that we broke 100k, and checking Reddit throughout the day to make sure no one uploaded the same damn apple guide uploaded 100 times that week," the founder claimed that things are still pretty much as they've always been.

    #4

    Recognizing A Mentally Abused Brain

    Recognizing A Mentally Abused Brain

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

    Oh dear... I didn't realise I was that bad. Thanks dad.

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    #5

    How To Get A Scientific Paper For Free

    How To Get A Scientific Paper For Free

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    Helen Haley
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Whole lotta people about to get emailed.

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    #6

    How Paint Can Change A Room

    How Paint Can Change A Room

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    Eva the Egg
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    OoOo I will consider this if I renovate my house

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    Dadschool revealed that the biggest challenge that he and the other moderators face is reacting in time to remove hateful and troll guides as soon as humanly possible. However, that's not always possible because they all have day jobs; moderating is something that they do during their spare time. "We all are working professionals so it's easy for something to slip by and stay out there for way longer than it should and that's always a total bummer—a total lose/lose for the community."

    #7

    How To Recognize The Artists Of Paintings

    How To Recognize The Artists Of Paintings

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    #8

    How Masks And Social Distancing Works

    How Masks And Social Distancing Works

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    #9

    Geography Terms

    Geography Terms

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    Nowadays, the founder of r/coolguides is a tad more lax about infographics than when he first founded the subreddit. These days, he's more keen to let the community decide what direction it wants to go via upvotes and engagement. He trusts the community. "I see the moderator role as more akin to a landscaper: pruning [troll] posts, removing harmful posts, and moderating for content diversity. Subscribers are much better judges of content quality and validity than moderators and I think it's important to trust them in that role." He added (and this is a feeling that I completely agree with): "I will admit, however, that the majority of guides I enjoy most myself rarely break 50/100 upvotes."

    #10

    I Think These Simple Points Could Help A Lot.

    I Think These Simple Points Could Help A Lot.

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    #11

    Just A Little Something For The Upcoming Holiday Season

    Just A Little Something For The Upcoming Holiday Season

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    #12

    A Restaurant Guide For How You Want Your Steak Cooked

    A Restaurant Guide For How You Want Your Steak Cooked

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    Foxxy (The Original)
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How about let people eat steak how they like it. The chef can shove the rare steak where the sun don’t shine.

    KatHat
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They ARE letting people eat steak how they like it. The guide is so that everyone means the same thing, there aren't complaints, and less food is wasted.

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    Dutchdancemum
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I was in a restaurant in Italy and some tourists were ordering a £45 piece of steak and wanted it well done. The chef refused! They wanted it back to the kitchen to have it cooked more and the chef actually came to them after they argued with the waiter and told them NO! They had to eat it as it was or order something else. lol, he was so upset!

    Bernard Franklin
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That is just a bad chef, who just doesn't know how to make a proper well done steak and is partaking in this popular misconception to cover up with snobbery his lack of skills, or not having the right cut of meat to make a juicy well done steak. I always order well done steak. Beef is a meat that is very likely to contain harmful parasites. Also, it helps you find cooks that really know how to make a steak.

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    Random Panda
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Those are too many words to say "I don't know how to cook well-done steak".

    Ami Temi
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh, come on! If I eat steak or other meat about once a month and I want it well done, then I have the right to do so. The snobs will just have to live with it.

    Kay blue
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I always eat my steak well done, I gag if it's even a bit pink. I only ask for rump though because even I know that an expensive steak shouldn't really be cooked more than medium.

    WildHoneyPie
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I like burnt offerings I guess. F**k the chef. It's amazing how "you do you" goes out the window when you're opinion isn't common.

    IFXO
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    it is not funny must i say... i am not judging anyone but alot of people i know including me cannot stand raw fish or meat.. so... insulting someone who likes their steak well done ?? umm just let them have a burnt steak! calm down bro...

    Cheezees
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If you are going to be snarky and criticize your customers, at least learn the difference between it's and its.

    Giaan Beeltje
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I hate when people say that a well done steak is dry! if it's cooked properly and it's actually a good cut of meat it won't be dry if it's well done. My dad can BBQ a great well done steak and it's never dry or burnt. Oh I'm so sorry that I want my steak completely cooked and not still mooing because I've had food poisoning from undercooked meat a few times 🙄

    Diandra “Mss Didi” Blackthorn
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How dare YOU decide how someone likes THEIR food that they're PAYING you for...

    Aliquid A
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    4 years ago

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    You don't like it, eat somewhere else, and don't give them your money. I'm sure they would be perfectly happy with that.

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    herzoom
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    As a transplant patient who takes high doses of immunosuppressants to stay alive, but end up getting food poisoning at the drop of a hat because of this, I find this highly offensive. Transplant patients are told to only eat well done because it can actually kill us otherwise due to such high risk of infections and getting sick. I ended up in the hospital with life threatening food poisoning for 3 weeks from ONE bite because someone thought it would be funny to serve me a medium rare steak. Think before you judge people.

    Bernard Franklin
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The only reason why a chef might hate you for choosing well done steak is because they don't know how to make a juicy well done steak. Contrary to popular belief, it is possible to make juicy well done steaks. It just requires more skill and choosing well the cut to use. Beef, chicken and pork a more likely to contain parasites that are harmful to human than fish, for example. It is a safe choice to order a well done steak.

    NIko Niko
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    4 years ago

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    I agree. From a medical point of view, raw meat is harmful. Not only there is a risk regarding a number of parasites but the cooking process breaks down the proteins and makes them easier to digest. As humanity uses fire since quite a long time ago, our teeth have already started evolving toward eating cooked food. And honestly, I personally, can not see the appeal of a steak lying in a bloody puddle in the middle of the plate.

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    Pilot Chick
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What this tells me is that the chef is not very good. He should be able to cook a well done steak that is still very juicy and flavorful. It just takes time and the chef would have to pay attention to what is being cooked.

    person (i think)
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    4 years ago

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    Then maybe that is “medium well” and not “well”?

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    Pan Paweł
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yay, another cooking orthodox trying to tell me what should I like to eat.

    H.L.Lewis
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Never cared if the chef hated me. Still cannot stand being served meat still red. Even as a young child I knew it was a dead animal, but I'm old enough that being vegetarian was not a thing. Was 30 when I became one. Stayed vegetarian for 23yrs. I eat meat again now, but very rarely any which is not raised humanely. That means cattle that are grass fed. None of this fattened up by being fed grains and bone meal.

    TimesNewLogan
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Friendly reminder that "it's" means "it is", while "its" indicates possession.

    JJM
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Disagree. How can well done destroy a piece of nature...an animal was destroyed.

    Stephen Foley
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I like my steak well done. I'm payng for it , I am eating it. If the chef doesn't like that, TOUGH! Maybe he should be digging ditches, working on a sewage farm, or some other job where he doesn't have to deal with customers.

    Donkey boi
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When I went out with my parents once, we all ordered steak. When asked how we'd like them done, I said, 'Just wave it near a flame, please.' My mum said 'Cremated, please. I want it so overcooked that it practically turns to powder when I put my fork in'. Dad just said, 'Can I have it somewhere in-between these 2 wierdos please'. People like their food how they like it, if the chef doesn't like it, he shouldn't be a chef.

    Piotr Las
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't care about their (chef) opinion - Well done is the only way to go for me!

    Computernaut
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I personally don't want to eat it while it's still mooing.

    Easily Excitable Panda
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I can stand the sight of blood everywhere... except my plate. I'll let chefs hate me.

    Pascale Pierloot
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Like eating your steak rare is preserving nature? And why would I need to keep the chef happy?

    Marvin HeartofGold
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Can we stop judging people for how they like their steak? Of any food? Why are people. It allowed to enjoy food the way the like it just because a bunch of other people like something else?? It's not a moral issues like murder, there is no right and wrong. Stop telling people they're heinous for liking a fully cooked piece of meat

    Lorelei
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Only a monster would have a steak well done.

    Qimeeya Lewis
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    hold it in meeya mm🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

    Judy Harrison
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My mom was always apologizing to the chef.

    Jeff Diamond
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "You've destroyed a piece of nature and the chef hates you." 🤣

    Ghost
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ik people are saying the last one is mean, and i may just be an a*shole but i think it's f*cking hilarious-

    Suzanne Haigh
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It is a bloody explanation of how meat is termed when ordering, loosen up Kobu

    JD Lee
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't see this as passive-aggressive, I see this as tired of the "the customer is always right" mentality. As a chef (and most of us are aggressive - no passive to be had) who has to work for an individual with a head for business but no clue how things work, this is called being nice to people who can't bother to learn the difference between reality and self-righteous expectation. The terms are finite across the industry FOR the customer. If people can't bother to learn them then teach them in a manner that won't get you fired... or put up with getting fired for giving away too many "wrong" cooked steaks. The only thing not cool about this is being offended for learning YOU ALONE are not the standard by which the industry has to cater.

    Eslamala
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This! This so much! Take all of my upvotes!

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    Ginny Weasley
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    4 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    lol well done- i would get medium i hate when its dry and when its too pink

    Yehudit Hannah Cohn
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It would be better if it weren't for the typos.

    Paul Neff
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't like steak. Hamburger is fine. I accept many would feel differently.

    Kris “ADHD_Carrier” Dudoich
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    *ROFL* Okay I'm laughing at this, even though I have several friends that prefer their steak "burnt" and while I rag them about it, I respect that it's their choice and that's how they enjoy their meal. Meanwhile, they try not to gag while watching me eat my steak medium rare. :)

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

    Bruh its a joke, they are kidding. Stop getting offended over literally nothing.

    Evan Tambolang
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Me as the one who like my steak well done feels hurt and agreed by this

    Charlotte Leaver
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is about people knowing how to order. I have been the person trying to explain why it is pink when they clearly ordered medium rare but now want well done. To each its own as to how you want it, just know what to order. And wow... so much hate over a small guide to steack! Relax people :)

    T J
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When I was growing up all meat was well done. I went on a date one time with my future wife she told the waiter "His steak ' burn it black on both sides ' " It took me awhile but now I'm a medium man

    Eagle Girl
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    As a Former Server, It's True. The Chef DOES Hate You for ordering Well Done!

    Melodious Functavious
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    100% accurate....if you don't like it, go to a different restaurant.

    N G
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A couple of points, first the red liquid on your plate is not blood. Also, red meat (beef, lamb and tuna) can be eaten rare upwards, but white meat (pork and chicken) must be cooked completely to remove any chance of food poisoning. Finally, here's a bonus tip for beef cooking if you're the one DOING the cooking. Keep your fingers loose with no tension and touch the fleshy part of your thumb with your other hand - that "bouncy" feeling is raw. Touch forefinger to thumb and press the fleshy bit - it's now a bit firmer - that's rare. Work your way along your fingers; little finger to thumb - firmest pressure with least "bounce" - is well-done.

    Nina
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Haha ...you destroyed a piece of nature ... great! I hate raw, but also burnt. Medium well is good. ✌

    kjorn
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    i have to have any kind of blood in my steak... i grew up with thin steak so i get used to well done steak. i can take it at least medium well now but never loved it pink

    Jenifer Riggs
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I guess too many people misjudge how they want their meat done

    Bonnie Davis
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The well done discrimination!!! 😂😂

    Damon Hill
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The cooks are the ones that need this info since you can go to 5 different steak restaurants and the same cut of beef, ordered the same way will come cooked to at least 3 different levels and MAYBE 1 will be correct.

    Lisa Larson
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I agree with the definition of Medium Well and Well Done!

    Kenny Kulbiski
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Okay, I've read and understand this. However I've run into a few chefs that need to read it also.

    Avery S Alberico
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    In bible times, they serve their steak "well done" (burnt offerings)

    DogPerson7
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Despite the passive-aggressiveness, this is very useful as I can never remember this.

    Molly A. Block
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My husband likes his super well done. But at least he doesn't insult it further by eating it with ketchup like that idiot Trump does.

    Sabse
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I like it...don't take this too serious

    Eva the Egg
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    4 years ago

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    For the steak noobs

    Bacony Cakes
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How can you be a steak noob? Are you seriously gatekeeping beef of all things?

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    Eslamala
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    4 years ago (edited)

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    Working as a chef, I probably would've written the same thing. If you knew the amount of idiots who order medium rare and complain that it's too rare... In my kitchen, I cook what I want, the way I want to cook it. And there are lines I won't cross, like reheating pasta, overcooking meat, using barbequeue sauce or cumin. Ever. You can always eat somewhere else. Here we don't have that stupidity of customer's always right.

    Iapetos
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    4 years ago

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    "You've destroyed a piece of nature" - that's steakhouses in general. You're destroying a piece of rainforest, the life of a sentient being, your cardiovascular system...

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    For those of you Pandas who are raring to post a guide on r/coolguides, head moderator Dadschool is all for it: "Go for it!" Just remember to avoid reposts, so have a look through the newest posts. "We do try to maintain some content diversity, so don't upload all ten of your favorite ab workout guides at once. If you have the source, be a buddy and list that too in the comments or title to give credit where it's due!" he gave some advice for newcomers.

    #13

    Paper Snowflakes

    Paper Snowflakes

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    troufaki13
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm so bad at crafting, mine would probably end up being just confetti :/

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    #14

    I Liked This One

    I Liked This One

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    Ozacoter
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The niqab and the burka should not be legal in our society. First because the face is the way of conveying emotions and covering it it’s dehumanising but specially for security. The other veils should be all legal for adults but not for kids since they cannot consent to them. I am heartbroken each time that I see a 8yo covered like if she needs to be hidden while her brothers run around freely.

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    #15

    Animals With Misleading Names

    Animals With Misleading Names

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    Woets
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Also Mayfly will certainly fly (I'll see myself out)

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    The University of Bath has some excellent advice on how to create a proper guide that’s useful for your readers. Yes, it's a guide for creating guides: we're officially in meta-territory now.

    They suggest that you address the reader directly, rather than in the third person (i.e. ‘you Pandas should upvote this awesome article’ instead of ‘Pandas may upvote this absolutely amazing article at the very bottom of the page’). 

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    #16

    Different Shades Of Light

    Different Shades Of Light

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    Hans
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Good office lighting has a function to simluate daylight. Very warm with the early morning, going towards natural through the day, then back to normal in the evening. If you get good LED drivers, you can drive RGBW LED stripes like this.

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    #17

    How To Email Well

    How To Email Well

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    Láďa Durchánek
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I will rather be less of a boss than give up "No worries".

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    What’s more, you should aim to write concisely. Plainly. Simply. Structure and break up the content to make it easier to read. Give your guide some flow and make it easy for the reader to understand what’s what.

    Meanwhile, some of the things that you should avoid are incredibly technical terms in the title and headings. Also, omit useless words and info. Less. Is. More. (Unless you absolutely have to add in those extra words for whatever unavoidable reasons.)

    #19

    How Untreated Adhd Causes And Traps You In Depression

    How Untreated Adhd Causes And Traps You In Depression

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    Anon Anon
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is 100% true, and it's disheartening :(

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    #20

    The History Of Confederate Flags.

    The History Of Confederate Flags.

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    Raven Sheridan
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    In the age of cancel culture, I'm astonished that nobody's gotten to the Dukes of Hazard yet. 🤔

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    #21

    How To Treat People With Dementia

    How To Treat People With Dementia

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    Helen Haley
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Good rules for dealing with anyone really.

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    The ‘Cool Guides’ subreddit celebrated its 7th birthday, a magical milestone if there ever was one, just over a week ago on March 20.

    Since having been founded in 2014, the community now has nearly 2.1 million members and continues to grow. Despite the vast number of members, the team of moderators remains compact, numbering at just 5 (as far as we can tell from their page on Reddit—there may be more who choose to remain more mysterious and secretive).

    #22

    Cool Guide Of Words You Can Use Instead Of Very

    Cool Guide Of Words You Can Use Instead Of Very

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    SykesDaMan
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And please avoid using very twice or more in a row : very very very ...

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    #23

    Types Of Asian Architecture

    Types Of Asian Architecture

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    #24

    Tattoo Pain Chart

    Tattoo Pain Chart

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    ADHORTATOR
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I never wanted a tattoo, but this chart would be very helpful!

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    According to the mods, their online page is for “picture based reference guides for anything and everything. If it seems like something someone might print, physically post, and reference then it is a good link for this sub.”

    However, this doesn’t always include infographics. The mods explain that infographics are learning tools, whereas guides are reference tools. Sometimes, the area between the two becomes blurred.

    If you do end up posting what the mods deem to be an infographic, they might decide to remove it. “An infographic is more educational in layout and content, finding something specific on an infographic is not as easy because it is designed to inform through more narrative structures. If your guide is more of a visual essay than a structured table or list, then chances are that is an infographic. Sometimes infographics can masquerade as how-to guides.”

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    #25

    How Human Flesh Decomposes

    How Human Flesh Decomposes

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    Somebody Here
    Community Member
    4 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    THAT, my friends, is a work of art

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    #26

    U.S. Flag But Each Star Is Scaled Proportionally To Their State’s Population, In Roughly It’s Geographical Position.

    U.S. Flag But Each Star Is Scaled Proportionally To Their State’s Population, In Roughly It’s Geographical Position.

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    #27

    Cool Idea Of How Fresh New Babies See The World

    Cool Idea Of How Fresh New Babies See The World

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    Sabienn
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's not like newborns are blind though. They can see sharp for a small distance, 30 cm as far as I know

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    The subreddit also has a no-tolerance policy for any content that’s dangerous, harmful, hurtful, or destructive. It’s supposed to be a wholesome and informative community that adheres to morality, the rules of Reddit, as well as common legal structures.

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    “Guides depicting harmful, dangerous, or destructive content will be removed. This includes guides describing the creation of dangerous items/materials and/or guides that are designed with the purpose to harm or hurt others do not fit the culture of this sub and will be removed.”

    #28

    A Simple Spell

    A Simple Spell

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    Kristal
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Lol before I read 'congrats' I thought it was referencing World of Warcraft. Cause, if you aren't tired or stressed, you can be after playing WoW for a while

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    #29

    For All You Dog Lovers Out There

    For All You Dog Lovers Out There

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    I I
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    got 4 dogs and one , Cali , she will put ANYTHING in her mouth , and if she thinks you want to take it off her she will try to eat it , this could come in very handy , she is also the most loving dog i know

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    #30

    From The Us Holocaust Museum

    From The Us Holocaust Museum

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    So, dear Pandas, which of these guides did you find to be the most useful (or, let's face it, the most intriguing because we all like looking at pretty pictures)? What's the most useful guide you've ever seen in your entire life? Is there a guide for something that you'd do pretty much anything to read through? Share your thoughts with everyone else below.

    #31

    How To Assert Dominance Over A Waterfall

    How To Assert Dominance Over A Waterfall

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    troufaki13
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I hope I never have to come to a point where I would need this information

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    #32

    Activities That Make Your Brain Release Happy Chemicals

    Activities That Make Your Brain Release Happy Chemicals

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    Kristal
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not really a hack but some helpful ideas

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    #33

    How Gerrymandering Works

    How Gerrymandering Works

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    #34

    How To Turn Down An Invite.

    How To Turn Down An Invite.

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    troufaki13
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    First you decline, then be gracious. Wording is very essential and people tend to pay attention to the sentence after the "but". For example "I won't be able to make it, but thank you for considering me" vs "thank you for inviting me, but I can't come". I think the first one sounds better, even if it's essentially the same.

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    #35

    Marginal Tax

    Marginal Tax

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    #36

    Copper Through The Patina Process

    Copper Through The Patina Process

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    Ozacoter
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I love the colour of both new and rusted copper. So pretty!

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    #37

    Communication 101: As A Ux Researcher, I Study How People Understand Technology, Content, And Messaging For A Living. During This Crisis, Vague Messages Like "Practice Social Distancing" Will Have Far Less Impact Than Concrete, Specific Messages Like "Stay At Home. Get Groceries Once Per Week"

    Communication 101: As A Ux Researcher, I Study How People Understand Technology, Content, And Messaging For A Living. During This Crisis, Vague Messages Like "Practice Social Distancing" Will Have Far Less Impact Than Concrete, Specific Messages Like "Stay At Home. Get Groceries Once Per Week"

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    varwenea
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Totally agree with NO on new term. Trying to teach new behaviors while using a mouthful of new words is weird.

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    #38

    When Coming In Contact With A Bear

    When Coming In Contact With A Bear

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    #39

    How To Pack A Hiking Bag

    How To Pack A Hiking Bag

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    Eva the Egg
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is very helpful because I go hiking a lot, next time I will pack this way!

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    #40

    Apples On A Scale From Most Tart To Most Sweet

    Apples On A Scale From Most Tart To Most Sweet

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    #41

    What To Say To Kids Instead Of “Be Careful!”

    What To Say To Kids Instead Of “Be Careful!”

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    Foxxy (The Original)
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sometimes it is just quicker to say be careful when in/near a dangerous situation.

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    #42

    Biking Or Running In The Dark? Here's How The Drivers See You Based On The Clothes You Wear.

    Biking Or Running In The Dark? Here's How The Drivers See You Based On The Clothes You Wear.

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    Sabienn
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And at night, you're much more visible if you have reflectors on your bike and two lights (white at the front, red at the back). And not on their blinking setting, because that's distracting for other traffic

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    #43

    I’ll Never Remember This Mid-Heart Attack But This Is Good To Know

    I’ll Never Remember This Mid-Heart Attack But This Is Good To Know

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    #44

    A Quick Guide To Tea!

    A Quick Guide To Tea!

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    Mihran Hovnanian
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sorry... green tea is tea, but the rest of them are types of infusions/tisanes.

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    #45

    Explanation Of The Subtle Differences Between Equality And Equity

    Explanation Of The Subtle Differences Between Equality And Equity

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    sofacushionfort
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    In all three scenarios the soccer players are robbed of gate receipts

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    #46

    Five Demands, Not One Less. End Police Brutality

    Five Demands, Not One Less. End Police Brutality

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    #47

    Simple Guide To Staying Healthy

    Simple Guide To Staying Healthy

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    Ozacoter
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Lol. And I cannot do more than 2000 steps a day without massive pain for the next two days. I hate my body. Please healthy people, cherish your body and energy.

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    #48

    Different Forms Of Color Blindness

    Different Forms Of Color Blindness

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    #49

    How To Make An Amazing Sofa Fort

    How To Make An Amazing Sofa Fort

    gmlg14 Report

    me
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I need this, my pillow forts always suck

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    #50

    The Joker

    The Joker

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    #51

    A Very Interesting Guide Guide To Just How Big Africa Is.

    A Very Interesting Guide Guide To Just How Big Africa Is.

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    Eva the Egg
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wow. I knew Africa was big, but not THIS big!

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    #52

    Theories On Why We Haven't Found Alien Life Yet.

    Theories On Why We Haven't Found Alien Life Yet.

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    chi-wei shen
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A few years ago a Reddit user proposed another possible reason in the form of a short story. In this story, an alien civilization answered the Arecibo message with "be quiet or they will hear you". Maybe alien civilizations do exist but they fear being detected by hostile ones.

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    #53

    Helpful Guide To Survive A Dog Attack

    Helpful Guide To Survive A Dog Attack

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    Ozacoter
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I always heard to make a first with your hand and stick it inside the dogs mouth. It will hurt a lot but then you won’t get wounds in any major veins.

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    #54

    I Had No Idea There Were So Many Different Sizes!

    I Had No Idea There Were So Many Different Sizes!

    livebythem Report

    Dark Pearl
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That Alaska King could fit my whole form at school!

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    #55

    Symptoms Of Coronavirus

    Symptoms Of Coronavirus

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    #56

    Different Kinds Of Cheesecake

    Different Kinds Of Cheesecake

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    #57

    Honest Dating Advice

    Honest Dating Advice

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    #58

    This General Store Sign Showing That There Is Actually A Difference Between Jelly And Jam

    This General Store Sign Showing That There Is Actually A Difference Between Jelly And Jam

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    Foxxy (The Original)
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Or Jelly is gelatine mixed with water, sugar, colour and flavour.

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    #59

    The Amount Of Lake Monsters Is Suspicious

    The Amount Of Lake Monsters Is Suspicious

    reddit.com Report

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    #60

    What To Do When Your Car Is Stuck In Snow

    What To Do When Your Car Is Stuck In Snow

    reddit.com Report

    #61

    Which Waters To Avoid By Region

    Which Waters To Avoid By Region

    squillyummm Report

    Rod Egret
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When you think the CEO of Nestle said that no access to drinkable water is not a human right...

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    #62

    How To Spot Fake News

    How To Spot Fake News

    vv4life Report

    mulk
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If there is a doubt: don't share it nor like it

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    #63

    How Much Musicians Make From Streams

    How Much Musicians Make From Streams

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    Kit Tan
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I know it's not much, but so happy to know that my daily 50 'on-repeats' contributed to my favourite artist :3

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    #64

    Different Ocean/Sea Stuff Explained.

    Different Ocean/Sea Stuff Explained.

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    Raven Sheridan
    Community Member
    4 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "I am an island, I am an isthmus. I come from Bermuda, I don't believe in Christmas." I heard this opening verse of this poem when I was a kid and loved it! If anyone knows the name/author or the whole poem, PLEASE let me know!

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    #65

    Real Proportions Of All Land Masses Revealing Actual Areas Of Countries, Territories And Major Islands Without Any Distortions (By Art.lebedev)

    Real Proportions Of All Land Masses Revealing Actual Areas Of Countries, Territories And Major Islands Without Any Distortions (By Art.lebedev)

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    #66

    Modelling Disagreement For Children

    Modelling Disagreement For Children

    something115 Report

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    #67

    Amazon's Guide To Conquer The World

    Amazon's Guide To Conquer The World

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    lenniee
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Twitch is owned by Amazon? The more you know..

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    #68

    How To Test If A Plant Is Edible

    How To Test If A Plant Is Edible

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    #69

    The Difference In Vision Between Predator And Prey

    The Difference In Vision Between Predator And Prey

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    Rhea
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A) this roughly translates to: predators have eyes on the front of their head, preys have eyes on the sides of their head. B) now visualize a dragon: eyes on the sides of its head, that suggests a dragon is prey to something even more scary :P

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    #70

    Onion Use Guide

    Onion Use Guide

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    Kristal
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I am now thinking of killer vegetables and witches on the beach

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    #71

    Price And Service Comparison Of The Biggest Shipping Orgs In The Us.

    Price And Service Comparison Of The Biggest Shipping Orgs In The Us.

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    KatHat
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Save the USPS - fire DeJoy, and then open an investigation into everything he did in the role of postmaster general. In addition to trying to steal an election, his deliberate sabotage through mail slow-downs and destruction of valuable equipment caused medication delays, business issues, and more. He should be held accountable for it ALL.

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    #72

    Types Of Sandwiches

    Types Of Sandwiches

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