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There are skills in life that we have learned which most likely weren’t taught at school—something that you could potentially come across at the least expected moment in your life and well, that’s when your universal domestic knowledge would come in and save the day.

So whether it’s jumpstarting a car, saving a choking dog, or knowing how to make the most out of any Google search—you will totally cover it! It’s great to be fully equipped to face any situation that you could possibly find yourself in. People on the internet call it “dadvice”—something that your dad has definitely decided to teach you, but as we know, even the best dads fail to fill in the gap. This popular Reddit community called Every Man Should Know is on a mission to introduce you to anything that your dad could have forgotten to cover.

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How To Use Google Effectively

How To Use Google Effectively

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The community has over 480K followers who are always ready to give you valuable dadvice. And although Every Man Should Know is perhaps aiming at a particular audience, we think that actually, everyone could definitely use some necessary life skills regardless.Bored Panda has selected a handful of tips offering you some spot-on skills to sharpen your life resume with. 

Let us know the most valuable life skills you were happy to have in a complicated or not-so-complicated situation or have learned recently and wondered how the hell you have lived all of this time without them. You can share your stories in the comment section at the end of the list.

#2

Rape Can Happen To Men Too, And There Is Zero Shame In Seeking Help

Rape Can Happen To Men Too, And There Is Zero Shame In Seeking Help

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Know That Screwdriver Handles Are Shaped So That A Wrench Can Slide Over Them

Know That Screwdriver Handles Are Shaped So That A Wrench Can Slide Over Them

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How To Jumpstart A Car

How To Jumpstart A Car

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How To Gird Up Your Loins

How To Gird Up Your Loins

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Know The Front Desk Call To Verify Your Credit Card Details Scam

Know The Front Desk Call To Verify Your Credit Card Details Scam

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Johnny
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I doubt they are booking rooms for this scam (which would be easily traced, even if they used a stolen card to check in, they'll be on video), they are either hacking into hotel phone systems (which are notoriously insecure) or using a hall or lobby phone.

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How To Sew On A Button

How To Sew On A Button

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Tabitha L
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

They had me until 8. I have no idea what is happening in 8 and beyond.

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Recommended Amount Of Times To Wear Clothes Between Washes

Recommended Amount Of Times To Wear Clothes Between Washes

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RoseTheMad
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3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

presumably only if you're extremely flat chested. Underboob sweat is no joke and you do NOT want a fungal infection there, surely?!

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Donna Leske
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Sweatshirt; 7-10 times. What the heck are you doing to soil a sweatshirt in 2 days?

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Daria B
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This list depends on the climate and on each individual's skin type. These are true for humid summer days, but winter is more generous when it comes to how many times before it stinks. Especially if you wear good quality deodorants and perfumes. I don't sweat much and I wear mine about 3 times before I put them in the washing basket, although sometimes it feels like they could go longer. But then, I sweat exceptionally little.

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Phoenix
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I followed this chart without even knowing it existed....

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I Liquored On
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

According to the reality I exist in, nearly all of these are wrong. And what the hell is a 'Suit'?

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Blackheart
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Clearly, the maker of this chart has never worn a tshirt in th deep South in the summer time

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Coco
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What's the measure of a wearing anyway? A day? Half a day? Between showers? What?

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

I have heard this discussed on a couple of talk shows. One woman said that she hadn't washed a pair of her jeans in 5 years.: "No, You Don’t Have to Wash Those Jeans – Really!" https://www.levistrauss.com/2018/01/25/no-dont-wash-jeans-really/

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Monika Kalaitzidi
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

if u have OCD, its working more like everytime your brain tells you :(

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Máyumi Kakizaki
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I wear my socks for a week! After I wear them with sneakers/boots, I place them in my shoe, and wear my slippers inside the house! (I’m handicapped, so I can’t run, meaning I do not sweat as much!)

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Troy Currie
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Everything before underwear can be worn like jeans (with proper use of deodorant)

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Meami
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm glad they didn't suggest turning your underwear inside out.

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GVL
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don't wear my street clothes again since the coronavirus. I go out, i come back, I take it off and put it to be washed. Better safe than sorry.

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Colin Mochrie At Its Finest
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Socks and underwear - once. Everything else - when visibly soiled, knowingly invisibly soiled, and|or smell.

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Mewton’s Third Paw
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I wear tees more than that, if I can. Because tees usually get out of shape or shrink if you wash them too much. So a tee I only wash if it’s dirty or wrinkled, but I guess that would still end up being after three wears MAX.

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Les Izmore
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Selvedge jeans - wear 12 months before washing the first time

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Bart Pang
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

How do you make sure the clothes you wear is covid free if you follow the list? You may need a fumigation chamber for clothes you intend to wear again without washing it first.

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Troy Currie
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Everything before underwear you can wear like jeans (if no sweating with deodorant).

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Max L.
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3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Ocd here. Almost never anything twice. Just in winter, something twice, except underwear.

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Bobert Robertson
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Don't your jeans start to smell a little funky after 2-3 times? Asking for a friend.

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CJ Vee
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

We don’t smell ourselves as much as other people do. For other people’s sake (and general hygiene) pls wash jeans & sweaters after just a few wears!

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Zet
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

i wear my socks 2 or 3 days in a row.. but and yes there is a but 1. only if I know i do not have to take off my shoes in front of anyone and only if i know i haven't sweated or worn cheesy feet shoes.. my feet do always smell nice!

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Mimi
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I wear my bras alternatively as long as they smell nice - but 10x jeans and 20x sweaters????? Yucks.

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Alex Torkington
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Jeans are meant to be washed like every 6 weeks, doing more ruins them faster. It's a thicker fabric and none of the bacteria that builds up is harmful in any way, unless you don't wipe or s**t yourself often can get away with a while between washes

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•LeXi•
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Especially now during the coronavirus times, WASH YOUR CLOTHES AFTER 1 WEAR, cause viruses can be on your clothes for awhile before dying off!

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Melissa Hudson
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Same. I work with small children. Body fluids happen. No way am I wearing my clothes more than once.

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How To Walk On Ice

How To Walk On Ice

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IcyRedWaffle
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm sure if i think like a penguin, I'll start belly sliding across the ice

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#13

What Each Car Dashboard Light Means

What Each Car Dashboard Light Means

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#14

How To Use The Public Restroom Like A Gentleman

How To Use The Public Restroom Like A Gentleman

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#15

These Kitchen Cheat Sheets

These Kitchen Cheat Sheets

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me
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Good idea to print this and tape it somewhere in your kitchen

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#16

What The Symbols On Your Clothing Mean

What The Symbols On Your Clothing Mean

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The "Heel Lock," A Way To Lace Up Boots To Make Them Feel Comfortable And Secure

The "Heel Lock," A Way To Lace Up Boots To Make Them Feel Comfortable And Secure

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How To Tie The Bowline Knot

How To Tie The Bowline Knot

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How To Buy A Used Car

How To Buy A Used Car

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Stacy S.
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Look for any water leaks, or water marks. This indicates that the car is a Lemon. Not Good! Water damage is irreversible. It may have been in a flood.

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#21

How To Set Up A Camp

How To Set Up A Camp

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Hanneke Legerstee
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The little wooden wall behind the fire is very important as it directs the fire to your shelter and isolates it from warming the rest of the forest!

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#22

Popular Overseas Tourist Scams

Popular Overseas Tourist Scams

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Poker Hands

Poker Hands

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Sasha Kuleshov
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I still remember winning a $100 bucks in a game of Black Widow :D

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#24

Know The Warning Signs Of Suicide

Know The Warning Signs Of Suicide

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ƒιѕн
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I display most of that just having to put up with some anti maskers around here...

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#25

How To Remove A Leech

How To Remove A Leech

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Klay Bird
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If you have it, salt works great to get them to let go * ! * and they can be used as bait.

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#26

Arnold's Six Rules To Success

Arnold's Six Rules To Success

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How To Pack For Hiking

How To Pack For Hiking

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A.M. Pierre
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Just looking at the picture and not reading the labels, I thought the fuel bottle was the water bottle. ...I probably wouldn't make a very good camper.

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#28

How To Move With Friends

How To Move With Friends

If you’re asking friends to help you move, have everything packed and stacked and ready to be loaded before they show up. Pay them with food and drinks. You should be completely ready to go even if you hire company movers, because you pay more the longer it takes to get you moved.

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How To Get Your Truck Unstuck From The Mud

How To Get Your Truck Unstuck From The Mud

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#30

Types Of Firewood

Types Of Firewood

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ƒιѕн
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3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

With EPA stoves moisture content should be 16-20%, Oak splits will take 2-4 years to season. I heat primarily with wood, I also try to keep 3 years ahead CSS so I always have a supply of seasoned wood. I burn different species depending on outdoor temperature so I don't waste high BTU wood when I just need to take the chill off. Never take someones word for it when buying firewood that they say is 'Seasoned". Moisture meters are cheap, check it yourself.

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How Marginal Tax Rates Work

How Marginal Tax Rates Work

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Robert Thornburrow
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is the UK tax system. It is not quite accurate in that it doesn't show National Insurance payments, which is another form of tax, but it has a lower threshold and upper limit, meaning that the middle tax band is more like 33%. The 40% tax band starts after N.I. ends. There is also talk of a 50% band for really high earners. What annoys me is that stamp duty (a tax on house purchases) doesn't work the same way - if you go over the threshold, you pay a percentage on the total - which is really unfair for any properties valued close to the thresholds.

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#32

How To 'Roadie Wrap' Wires

How To 'Roadie Wrap' Wires

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#33

The Different Types Of Eggs And How To Make Them

The Different Types Of Eggs And How To Make Them

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How To Cuff Your Shirtsleeves

How To Cuff Your Shirtsleeves

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100 No-Equipment Workouts

100 No-Equipment Workouts

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Troux
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The link is on the bottom left of the picture. (click 'meanrat').

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#38

What Suits And Shoes Go Together

What Suits And Shoes Go Together

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Classic Cocktails And How To Make Them

Classic Cocktails And How To Make Them

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#40

The Recommended Inches Of Ice On A Lake Before Walking Over

The Recommended Inches Of Ice On A Lake Before Walking Over

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ƒιѕн
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Really? A duck? Who cares if the ice breaks under a duck. Use a fat squirrel or something ffs.

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The Different Cuts Of Beef And Best Way To Cook Them

The Different Cuts Of Beef And Best Way To Cook Them

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lara
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I am from Texas. Some years ago, about twenty, I was in California and I was going to cook supper. I decided to buy a couple of porterhouse steaks. So, I went to the butcher's. I asked the man behind the counter for a couple of porterhouses, about three pounds, total. He looked at me and aid "you're from Texas, right?" And I said "yes" and he said "thought so, we don't sell those in California, I have some nice round steak, no fat, but we tenderize it." I said "what steaks do you have?" And he said "honey, this is California, they eat Prime Rib, hamburger [less that 2% fat], round steak and some roasts. Mostly chicken and fish." I left.

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How To Properly Shine A Pair Of Shoes Or Boots

How To Properly Shine A Pair Of Shoes Or Boots

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How To Safely Cut Down A Tree

How To Safely Cut Down A Tree

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#44

What Type Of Screwdriver To Use

What Type Of Screwdriver To Use

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The Best Way To Hold A Burger

The Best Way To Hold A Burger

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Kay blue
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Turning it upside down helps, especially at McDonald's where the Big Macs have aige of their own.

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