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Not always do we want to squeeze the max out of the internet. Sometimes all we need is a calming scroll and some entertaining (but not triggering!) content. And sometimes it’s the mild kind of information that we seek.

In these cases, this corner of Reddit offers a perfect shelter. Known as “Mildly Interesting,” it’s a Reddit powerhouse boasting a mind-boggling 21.2M dedicated members. And it proves how something moderately interesting is all it takes to catch people’s tremendous interest.

Below we wrapped up a new batch of posts shared on the community, so scroll down. Also, make sure to check out our previous articles for more Mildly Interesting content here and here.

Bored Panda also reached out to Dr. Gleb Tsipursky, the best-selling author and CEO of Disaster Avoidance Experts who shared some interesting insights about staying curious and open to learning, as well as the benefits of it.

“Have you ever tried to learn something that you were bored by, and then found that nothing sticks?” Dr. Tsipursky wondered. “No wonder,” he added, “researchers find that curiosity helps improve our memory. That means if you want to have a good memory, it’s valuable to stay curious and open-minded.”

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This Ambulance Has Stork Decals, One For Each Of The Babies Born In The Back

This Ambulance Has Stork Decals, One For Each Of The Babies Born In The Back

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This Gravestone Is Shared By Twin Sisters: One Lived For Just Two Days, The Other For 101 Years

This Gravestone Is Shared By Twin Sisters: One Lived For Just Two Days, The Other For 101 Years

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My Friend’s Dog Gently Puts Your Knee Into His Mouth When He Is Happy To See You

My Friend’s Dog Gently Puts Your Knee Into His Mouth When He Is Happy To See You

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Moreover, Dr. Tsipursky, who’s the author of multiple best-selling books, including Leading Hybrid and Remote Teams (Intentional Insights, 2021), The Blindspots Between Us: How to Overcome Unconscious Cognitive Bias and Build Better Relationships (New Harbinger, 2020), argues that if you find yourself bored by a subject you are trying to learn something about, don’t force yourself to learn it.

On the other hand, it’s wise to first find something that makes you curious about it, and then learn it. “Curiosity is especially important as we age to keep a healthy mind. Curiosity can also help us make good decisions,” Dr. Tsipursky explained.

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The Truck In Front Of Us Lined Up Perfectly With The Mountains!

The Truck In Front Of Us Lined Up Perfectly With The Mountains!

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A Clock That Shows Time By Using The Shadow Of The Person Who Stands On The Current Month

A Clock That Shows Time By Using The Shadow Of The Person Who Stands On The Current Month

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The Core Of This Dog Poo Bag Roll Says “Use Bare Hands Now”

The Core Of This Dog Poo Bag Roll Says “Use Bare Hands Now”

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One cannot ignore the fact that we live in times when there is so much information that people often lose focus. Many people, especially young, experience a lack of attention and distractibility, as well as the inability to concentrate. When asked what are his thoughts about it, Dr. Tsipursky said that challenges with attention and focus come from a lack of mental fitness.

“People go to the gym to train their physical bodies, but our minds are just as important – if not more important – for our success in the modern world, due to the overabundance of information and the fact that most of us do knowledge work rather than physical labor,” Dr. Tsipursky explained.

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The Embers Of My Bonfire Look Like The Eye Of Sauron

The Embers Of My Bonfire Look Like The Eye Of Sauron

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Interesting Reflection Caught On The Colorado River In Austin, Texas. Almost Looks Like An Underwater City

Interesting Reflection Caught On The Colorado River In Austin, Texas. Almost Looks Like An Underwater City

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This Bar Has A Chilled Strip To Keep Your Drinks Cold

This Bar Has A Chilled Strip To Keep Your Drinks Cold

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Lauren S
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That seems really smart! And like I’d get frostbite in my hand because I would keep touching it.

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So in order to improve your focus, Dr. Tsipursky argues, “it’s critical to pursue mental fitness by learning about how our minds can lead us in the wrong direction and practicing mental exercises to address these problems.”

We also asked whether some people are more naturally gifted with curiosity, to which Dr. Tsipursky explained that since one of the Big Five personality traits is openness to experience, the answer is yes. However, “all of us can learn to be more curious: genes are not destiny, they may explain only up to half of our mental abilities,” he concluded.

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Taking My Turkey To The Vet

Taking My Turkey To The Vet

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

This guy's eyes are like, "Mess with my motherfudgin' turkey, I DARE YOU"

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A Stack Of Cups That You Can Turn To Indicate When Coffee Was Brewed

A Stack Of Cups That You Can Turn To Indicate When Coffee Was Brewed

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Discovered A Piano... In The Middle Of A Hiking Trail

Discovered A Piano... In The Middle Of A Hiking Trail

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A Long Exposure Shot On My Phone Made This Ghost Train

A Long Exposure Shot On My Phone Made This Ghost Train

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A Lonely Remora Attached To My Leg While I Was Snorkeling

A Lonely Remora Attached To My Leg While I Was Snorkeling

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My Eggplant Has A Laser Marking Instead Of A Physical Sticker To Show It's Organic

My Eggplant Has A Laser Marking Instead Of A Physical Sticker To Show It's Organic

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#17

My Dirty Coffee Cup Looks Like A Pine Forest

My Dirty Coffee Cup Looks Like A Pine Forest

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Opened A Roll Of Pennies And Found A 1908 Indian Head Penny

Opened A Roll Of Pennies And Found A 1908 Indian Head Penny

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The Idaho Potato
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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Hard to find in rolls, pretty nice. G4-G6 condition, worth a dollar or two.

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Gorilla Glue Completely Dried Before We Used Any Of It. Cut It Out Of The Bottle

Gorilla Glue Completely Dried Before We Used Any Of It. Cut It Out Of The Bottle

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All The Trash I Found In 25 Square Feet Of My Forest

All The Trash I Found In 25 Square Feet Of My Forest

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Tributes Left At The Grave Of John Bonham (LED Zeppelin Drummer)

Tributes Left At The Grave Of John Bonham (LED Zeppelin Drummer)

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Found This Cat Wandering Around Lowes (Big Box Home Improvement Store)

Found This Cat Wandering Around Lowes (Big Box Home Improvement Store)

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Xottel
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That's actually the pest control manager and also your supervisor. You are supposed to address them as "Mrs. Rubmabelleigh".

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Clearing Out My Recently Deceased Grandfather's Attic And Found Just Over 200 Grams Of Gold Powder

Clearing Out My Recently Deceased Grandfather's Attic And Found Just Over 200 Grams Of Gold Powder

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Phoebe Bean
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

200 grams of gold powder = $11,143 USD value, according to google, today Dec 2, 2022

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I’m Staying In A Scottish Village Called Dull. It’s Paired With Boring, Oregon

I’m Staying In A Scottish Village Called Dull. It’s Paired With Boring, Oregon

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This Target Cafe Hasn't Changed Since The 90s

This Target Cafe Hasn't Changed Since The 90s

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A Person In Medieval Armor Just Standing In The Middle Of Detroit

A Person In Medieval Armor Just Standing In The Middle Of Detroit

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#27

Took This Picture Of An Infinity Mirror In The South Australia Museum Today

Took This Picture Of An Infinity Mirror In The South Australia Museum Today

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The Shadow From This Plant Makes It Look Like There's A Decal On My Friend's Car

The Shadow From This Plant Makes It Look Like There's A Decal On My Friend's Car

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This Person Riding A Cow Though The McDonald's Drive Thru

This Person Riding A Cow Though The McDonald's Drive Thru

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Chich
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

And people will tell you 'cowboys' ride horses. Just open your eyes! :P

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Logo On A Chair Has A Small Chair Hidden In It

Logo On A Chair Has A Small Chair Hidden In It

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I Got A Waterproof Cast On My Ankle Today

I Got A Waterproof Cast On My Ankle Today

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Lauren S
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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It has a zipper! If it’s waterproof, when do you need to use the zipper? Edit: Thank you for those not judging me. I’ve never seen one of these before and I just didn’t know. I appreciate you guys! Side note: anyone interested in seeing tan lines after they heal? 😄

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A Jones
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is smart. Good way to keep it hygienic and relief itching. Bonus points for cool pattern and color.

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

Waterproof means water can't get in. This doesn't look waterproof. Water gets in. I think the genius in this design is that water can get back out again. The cast can get wet when you're doing something active and you don't want to pay attention to every little movement, (showering) and then you can use the zipper to carefully dry while holding still / protecting the injury. GENIUS

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MygrandsonscallmeNia
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I wish I had this, when I popped a ligament out of the bone, on my left foot! I broke the cast working, and the next one, plopped in the tub while bathing. The inside, tore, and got really rough! Two weeks before I could get in to get another cast.... This would have been perfect for me!

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sara fulmer
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Jesus! Did you get infested by ants by sticking a fork with food still on it up there to itch as well?!

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Pjerrot
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That’s really smart!!!! Thank’s to the Inventer👏👏👏

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simply.Taz
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The cast, itself, appears to be waterproof. It's plastic. I always had problems with my cast's getting wet and having to be replaced. :)

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Blackheart
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I had a similar one for my wrist. I was told I could go swimming while wearing it.

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Phyzzi
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Haha, the cast itself can be submerged, it's not trying to keep water out. Honestly good point though.

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Dorothy Stovall
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wow. I'd seriously want one for the other leg too - You know, a pair!

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Debby Keir
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Waterproof, as in being able to be used in water, rather than the usual plaster of paris, which dissolves in water and thus offers no support. Same word as with a 'waterproof' watch, and both meaning that the structure or watch is not damaged by water....

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April Pickett
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What about how those walking casts stink to high heaven? My granddaughter had a walking cast for a broken bone in her foot. After a few days, that thing stunk big time. they tried everything to get the smell out, but nothing worked.

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Vera Diblikova
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

How i envy you: My modern plastic cast looks like big garbage bin. For 6 weeks, now I am at 2..

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LJ williams
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wow never seen a person with this kind of cast before heard of them

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LesAnimaux
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wish I had this instead of a regular cast, after 6 weeks my foot smelled horrific and the itching was torturous

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Ruth Hempsey
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Broke my right shoulder 6 years ago. Wish I'd had one of these. My arm looked like a twig when my cast came off. Brilliant idea instead of ten tons of plaster.

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Dorey Bell
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The zipper was necessary, to get the waterproof cast on, so as to maintain the reset

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Audrey Kahin
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Water proof means it won't fall apart in water, it can be in water and that's okay. other wise you have to wrap the cast and try not to get it wet but my question is and it may be dumb is can you actually swim with it on?

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D Peterson
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Why is there any other kind of cast??? Anyone who has worn a plaster cast knows about the difficulty when taking a shower, the itches that can't be reached, & how disgusting it is after 6 weeks or so.

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BeepBeepBoopBoop
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

plaster casts or fiberglass casts that are the standard in the US often dissolve or get destroyed in water, it not normally your actual broken bone or whatever that needs protection from water. Even most of the time stitches only need to be dry for 48 hours, they can get wet, but not soaked. This cast itself seems to be made of a water resistant material

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

It looks like a couple toes are hanging over the front, doesn't look very comfortable...

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My Dog Left A Perfect Snoot Print On My Dress

My Dog Left A Perfect Snoot Print On My Dress

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This Guy At Work's Huge "Dad Wallet"

This Guy At Work's Huge "Dad Wallet"

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This Seafood Place Called Nordsee Puts Their Ketchup In A Waffle Cone

This Seafood Place Called Nordsee Puts Their Ketchup In A Waffle Cone

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Report Card From My Great-Grandfather In 1926

Report Card From My Great-Grandfather In 1926

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I Added A Different Kind Of Soap To This Near-Empty Bottle, And The Original Soap Rose To Form These Little Mushroom Things

I Added A Different Kind Of Soap To This Near-Empty Bottle, And The Original Soap Rose To Form These Little Mushroom Things

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My Local Cinema Has The Carpet From The Shining

My Local Cinema Has The Carpet From The Shining

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Opened Up A Lighter And There Was Just Another Lighter Inside

Opened Up A Lighter And There Was Just Another Lighter Inside

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Official 10 Code Cup I've Had Since I Was A Kid

Official 10 Code Cup I've Had Since I Was A Kid

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Chich
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I had a CB as a teen. Had a lot of fun with it and then that damn song came out. Everyone suddenly had one and it went to complete mayhem. I gave all my gear away. Wonder if they are still in use much?

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Hotel In Jordan, No Bible In The Nightstand, But A Sticker Telling You Which Direction To Pray

Hotel In Jordan, No Bible In The Nightstand, But A Sticker Telling You Which Direction To Pray

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It Got So Hot In My Grandma's House That The Candles Melted

It Got So Hot In My Grandma's House That The Candles Melted

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#43

This Traffic Light In Germany Has A Little Girl And A Camel As Signal Lights

This Traffic Light In Germany Has A Little Girl And A Camel As Signal Lights

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2,600 Year Old Fur-Lined Leather Coat

2,600 Year Old Fur-Lined Leather Coat

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Becky Samuel
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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

A compelling piece of evidence in favor of using leather for clothing rather than plastics. One well-made leather jacket will last for a lifetime, whereas plastic starts to break down into microplastic flakes after relatively few wears.

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This Football I Found In An Old Archive States It Was Made Without The Use Of Child Labor

This Football I Found In An Old Archive States It Was Made Without The Use Of Child Labor

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Starting To Lose The First Joint Crease On My Ring Finger After Being Splinted For 7 Weeks

Starting To Lose The First Joint Crease On My Ring Finger After Being Splinted For 7 Weeks

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Anti-Circumcision "Intactivists" Demonstrating In My Town Today

Anti-Circumcision "Intactivists" Demonstrating In My Town Today

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This Squirrel I Saw Had A Little Canister Strapped Around Its Neck

This Squirrel I Saw Had A Little Canister Strapped Around Its Neck

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Chich
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Radio transmitter for research. They will be removed or are designed to fall off after a time.

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My New House Has A Little Moving Staircase That Leads To The Washer/Dryer

My New House Has A Little Moving Staircase That Leads To The Washer/Dryer

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These Cups Have Chips Under Them To Prevent Refills

These Cups Have Chips Under Them To Prevent Refills

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