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The internet and social media aren’t there just to entertain you—they have a lot of educational potential as well. When you take educational content and add an entertaining spin, perhaps mixing in a dash of weirdness as well, you get something that’s captivating.

The ‘Weird Facts’ Instagram account has been taking this approach for years and years. Today, we’re featuring some of the freshest, most unusual and intriguing facts about the world that the curators of the project have shared online. Scroll down to take a peek—these posts are something that might just pique your curiosity and awaken your inner researcher.

#1

Orange cat sitting outdoors with text about the cat dialing 911 during owner's seizure, highlighting weird and random facts.

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Thee8thsense
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8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Cats are life savers in so many ways.

Tucker Cahooter
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8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The cat was thinking "If they are not here in the next ten minutes I'm going to start eating him"

glowworm2
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8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Well, it’s clear that kitty figured it out just fine.

Michael None
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8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Plot twist the cat pushed him out of the chair, there was no seizure.

tom (bat/man)
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8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Along with some Uber eats and a six pack of beer

xolitaire
Community Member
8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Okay, English is not my native tongue, so am I the only one who misinterpreted this as "He didn'T know if his cat had learned the trick successfully, but he had his seisure anyway." ?!

🇺🇦 🇵🇸 TribbleThinking
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8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yes, your English is fine. It was a bit awkwardly worded at that point, and I had to reread it and still came away not wholly satisfied.

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Donna Sempek
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7 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Unfortunately my cat would have ordered from Amazon

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    #2

    Man hugging child outside a school building, symbolizing an inspiring education journey and career change.

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    Broccoli
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Shows that you shouldn’t always judge a book by its cover…a lot of people aren’t dumb…they just didn’t get an opportunity to reach their full potential

    Fat Panda
    Community Member
    7 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I know he won't read this but I have to say it "Sir, you're an inspiration. I Salute you.."

    Marlene Ricker
    Community Member
    7 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That is just the best story I have ever heard. I am so proud of him! Just goes to show we can accomplish anything if we try hard enough!

    Sweet_Dee
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I've read this one before and it will always be one of my favorites of all time

    Janelle Collard
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I've always loved this one!

    #3

    A dog's profile with a fact about ancient Greeks and Romans creating gravestones for their dogs.

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    Michelle C
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    No wonder some people say that “dog is God spelled backwards!”

    Marlene Ricker
    Community Member
    7 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That expresses what pretty much every pet owner experiences when their beloved friend dies. Thank you for sharing this.

    Vadertime
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    God's gift of companionship to humankind.

    Doofnuts
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We lost a wonderful pup after only 7 years. I can honestly say it was the most devastating loss I have ever suffered.

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    Something that the ‘Weird Facts’ team pointed out in a recent post is the huge number of centenarians living in Japan.

    The country has long been known for the longevity of its people due to a wide range of factors, from eating a healthy diet and leading an active lifestyle to being incredibly social in one’s local community.

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    #4

    Weird fact: Dutch minesweeper disguised as an island during WWII to evade Japanese forces for eight days.

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    Luis Hernandez Dauajare
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Be vewy vewy quiet... We are escapwing the wapanese..."

    StPaul9
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    'I swear it was back there...I'm sure that wasn't there...'

    PenguinEmp
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    See this is why the fisherman can't find the island on squid game

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    CatD
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The ultimate in camouflage!🌿🌿🌿🌿

    sbj
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What an incredible hold of nerve that crew must have had

    Alexia
    Community Member
    8 months ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Nothing to see there, folks. Just a weird-shaped island that moves from time to time. Carry on!

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    #5

    Mercy dog in World War I carrying supplies to assist wounded soldiers, showcasing a weird and random historical fact.

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    Cee Cee
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wonderful dogs. Still saving people today.

    V
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not the same dogs- they would be extraordinarily long lived dogs.

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    PeepPeep the duck
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    8 months ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They are represented (all working animals) on the ANZAC ceremonies as the purple poppy, white poppy is nurses :) and red is soldiers/combat

    Hippopotamuses
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Dogs (generally) make everything better.

    Mindghost
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Must have been very hard for the dogs to see so much pain and death. Good bois!

    Marlene Ricker
    Community Member
    7 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I am not in the least bit surprised to read about these dogs. Taking care of people is what they do best!

    Russell Bowman
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Read a well written book "Darling, Mercy Dog of World War I" ... although fiction ,,, it explained much of what was going on

    Timbob
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Could they determine friend or foe ?

    NetworkMan
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Would they need to? Your friend may be my foe. The dogs wouldn't care who was 'good and bad', they just knew the person needed help, regardless of affiliation. Now if only we could do the same eh?

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    #6

    Man carving a mountain path with a hammer and chisel, illustrating a weird and random fact about persistence.

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    CatD
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Good man! These are the people who should be famous, not sports players.

    El Dee
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He's got his own Wikipedia entry now. His image was put on a stamp to celebrate his efforts and he was given a state funeral in 2007..

    sbj
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This man understood what real suffering feels like

    Paulina
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The fact that no local official decided to help him in this quest for 22 years is just sad...

    sara jahan
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There was a film made about Dashrath Manjhi, titled "Manjhi - The Mountain Man". It is a 2015 Indian Hindi-language biographical drama film directed by Ketan Mehta. The film stars Nawazuddin Siddiqui as Manjhi and Radhika Apte as his wife, Falguni Devi.

    Sven Grammersdorf
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Seems like he could have just earned a medical degree himself in a lot less time

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    As reported by the Japan Times in late 2024, the number of centenarians in Japan stood at over 95,000, according to the data from the health ministry.

    This is a record high for the 54th year in a row. Back in 1963, when Japan began recording statistics, the country had barely 153 people aged 100 and over.

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    #7

    Man walking dog in autumn park; text highlights weird fact about dog owners prioritizing pets over relationships.

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    troufaki13
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I would to the same if my cat doesn't like someone.

    Thecoolbonnie
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Nor onlu are dogs like children to us, but they are an EXCELLENT judge of character.

    Grape Walls of Ire
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The main reason I'm with my wife is because her cat liked me.

    Heffalump
    Community Member
    8 months ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm concerned about the other 46%. Seriously, you are just starting the relationship with the partner if they've only just met you dog. You have an ongoing commitment to the dog's happiness: they shouldn't have someone they don't like foisted on them. Same goes for kids and a new partner, only even more so. I don't understand people who move a partner in when the kids can't stand them.

    Robert T
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's surprisingly low. Is there something wrong with Americans?

    Alexia
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Same for pet parrots. My parrot is friendly and talkative; but he didn't like one of my friends. He'd always growl and scream at her and refused to step on her hand. Later I found out that my now former friend (we are also work mates) gossiped me and badmouthed me to my bosses. So they do sense when something is off with a person.

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    #8

    Man with glasses and a white beard smiling, highlighting a weird fact about a scholarship for average "C students".

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    CatD
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Unfortunately, we had a "C" student for president. It did not go well.

    howdylee
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    At Ball State University, my alma mater! I worked as a student secretary in the telecommunications building when the new building was built and named in his honor. Watched him in person as he did the building's grand opening speech. The scholarship is a yearly and ongoing thing.

    sbj
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well done that man what a great idea!

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    #9

    Man sitting on sand with a penguin he rescued, illustrating weird and random facts about their bond over the years.

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    Daveychop
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My penguin friend. Starring Jean Reno. Netflix. They call the penguin DinDim

    PokemonPengu
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Watched that movie (as you can probably tell by my user), I really like penguins, there's another good show about penguins interacting with humans called penguin town. I think it's on netflix

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    EJN
    Community Member
    7 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Animals appreciate kindness more than humans.

    Marlene Ricker
    Community Member
    7 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Lucky penguin that he was rescued by this kind man and lucky man to have made a friend of the penguin who came back to visit him,.

    cj be like
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    imagine the penguin out in the ocean with his family. "I'm sorry my dear bird kin, but i must go. I have a friend to go and see"

    Trish Wise
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Greenpeace rescued and saved a penguin who was covered in oil. Upon release back into its home water after several weeks of cleaning, it was immediately eaten by a killer whale. They're not all feel good happy endings.

    Riley Quinn
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The 2024 movie, "My Penguin Friend", was about this Brazilian fisherman and the penguin he saved.

    Heffalump
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Safe environment with plenty of food.

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    By 1981, the number of Japanese centenarians had already reached 1,000. It jumped to 10,000 in 1998. By 2012, this number stood at a jaw-dropping 50,000. It climbed over 90,000 in 2022.

    Now, there are an average of 76.49 centenarians for every 100,000 people living in Japan. The areas with the highest number of elderly people living to be over 100 were Shimane, followed by Kochi, and Kagoshima.

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    #10

    Two portraits of Dr. James Barry, an example of weird and random facts about a woman disguised as a man for 56 years.

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    CatD
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And men are still trying to keep women down.

    FreeTheUnicorn
    Community Member
    8 months ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Dr James Barry, was an army doctor for 46 years on his death, it was learned he was born Margaret Ann Buckley. Look how much he achieved and society gained because we weren't doing vigilant genital checks, just let him treat his patients and serve his country.

    and_a_touch_of_the_’tism
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It’s possible that (s)he was actually a trans man- when he died he told them to bury him in his clothes and not look underneath, and was only discovered by accident.

    Emie N.
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That is true. But it's also true that many women in history HAD to dress as men in order to be accepted in certain fields.

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    emlab kerba
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    ah yes this "woman" dressed like a man in order to be a doctor. And kept it up for 56 years. And kept it up so convincingly and completely it was only discovered after death. Just like lifelong spinsters spending their lives living with "a close female friend" were just unlucky in love lol

    Emie N.
    Community Member
    8 months ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's not out of the realm of possibility. Many women (yes cis women) had to do that in order to be accepted in certain fields they wanted to pursue.

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    Michelle C
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That’s one way to demonstrate that skill has little to nothing to do with one’s s*x! 👏🏼

    Victoria Silvas
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Women if you can hear me don't let these bitches bring you down to hell kick their a*s and rise!!!

    El Dee
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    8 months ago

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    So she was a trans man? Can't we say that??

    UKGrandad
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    No, we can't, because she never said that. She was a woman who wanted a career that at the time was open only to men so she took the only option available to her; she pretended to be a man.

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    #11

    Bearded bassist with glasses playing on stage, featuring a "producer switch" on his instrument for a unique effect.

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    G Bono
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    An amazing bass player who has played on everything from Carole King’s Tapestry to Jackson Browne’s Running On Empty to everything James Taylor.

    Lila Allen
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Truly disheartening that he has to resort to a fake switch because some no talent idiot has more power.

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    James016
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Some of his bass lines for Phil Collins are something else.

    Mike K
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    An absolute bass legend.

    Gavin Johnson
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Check out his YouTube channel, he’s a fascinating and super talented chap.

    CatD
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Perception is everything!

    Leesa DeAndrea
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    7 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I wonder if it worked because the producers were embarrassed to admit they couldn't hear the difference? And thought it was a lack on their part? I also wonder if any producer ever pointed it out that it made no difference?

    #12

    A young girl in blue with her dog, representing weird facts about survival in the Siberian forest.

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    VikingAbroad
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That is one good Boi, and one well taught 3-year old. But the sibirian forests are not infested with bears and wolves. It is there home.

    Yayheterogeneity
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Infested... They live there. It's their habitat.

    Sue User
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When the rescuers arrived with the dog, the girl started berating tge dig for leaving her. The rescuers explained to her what the dog did was good.

    Panda Kicki
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    No, the dog handled the toddler infestation so the bears and wolves could have their habitat in peace. Meanwhile, drunk people die quite often on their own porches after not finding their keyhole a cold night, and this girl made do with berries

    丂𝓱ƗƗ𝐍Ø <
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    7 months ago

    Good doggo

    the Hollow dood
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    7 months ago

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    Rick
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    She is going to be one awesome woman.

    WubiDubi
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Eating wild berries is serious Russian Roulette.

    Pickles
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why was she alone in the forest?

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    Meanwhile, the lowest numbers lived in Saitama, Aichi, and Chiba. The Japan Times notes that the number of people turning 100 during the fiscal year 2024, running through to March 2025, stands at 47,888.

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    These individuals are given a congratulatory letter, as well as a silver cup to mark this momentous occasion.

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    #13

    Man in a blue shirt holding his forehead with text describing a weird fact about winning a jackpot after being declared dead.

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    Spacey Stacey
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    life after death experiences can be extremely spiritual

    Richard Smith
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I was revived after 15 minutes and all I got was 36 surgeries and 6 months in hospital.

    Neb
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    But did you buy a lottery ticket?

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    丂𝓱ƗƗ𝐍Ø <
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    7 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This guy is probably one of the luckiest guys

    CatD
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So... it's lucky that he died?

    Silje Olsen
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Or lucky version of him came back to life 😆

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    Marlene Ricker
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    7 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I guess when your luck is running hot, it runs hot!!!

    CP
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Is he the second coming?

    Hell'n Damnation
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Just watched it on Youtube - excellent.

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    #14

    Man in hat with text about over 200 Japanese pensioners volunteering after Fukushima disaster, showcasing a unique fact.

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    Tams21
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's sacrifice. I hope I would have the courage to do the same.

    Doofnuts
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm 73. I would do this no problem.

    JuniorCJ82
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's AI. They could have quite easily found the picture of the actual man they're quoting by doing the bare minimum research online.

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    Panda Kicki
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Valid point. The same reason why people over a certain age dont get iodine pills in case of nuclear fallout. We are to old to develop and die from that cancer anyway, while the young has many years to do that.

    Fat Panda
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    7 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I showed this to my dad (66, a pensioner himself) and he said "That way these pensioners will live forever. Totally worth the sacrifice to save the lives of others.."

    Marlene Ricker
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    7 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yea for us oldies!! We can still do a lot!

    Inservio Smurf
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    7 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This mentality is why I loved living in Asia. There, it's just normal that everyone carries the society rather than the reverse.

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    #15

    Squirrels with orange fruit, adopting young squirrels is a weird and random fact.

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    CatD
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Baby animals didn't evolve to be cute for humans. They evolved to be cute for other animals.

    Dan Flo
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    But humans are just another animal?

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    G A
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Crappy AI picture!

    JuniorCJ82
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm glad I'm not the only one who noticed.

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    Forrest Hobbs
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not keen on the AI picture if only because red squirrels here in the UK have nearly been rendered extinct by grey squirrels. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red_squirrel#Competitors

    Auntriarch
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Answering to Ahnjunwan: not necessarily, it might be that the baby squirrel smells right, or some cue that we are not aware of. And it may simply not happen very often, but it's the kind of story humans like.

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

    They’ll also eat their own babies or the babies of rivals. Like, it’s not uncommon.

    Doofnuts
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I get what you are saying CatD, but baby animals are just freakin' cute.

    Scott Rackley
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Those look like persimmons but they don't have a collar

    Ahnjunwan
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    8 months ago

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    Could that be maybe because squirrels are very stupid and mistake any baby for their own? Just a theory, alltough not so cute, i admit

    Lady Eowyn
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Squirrels are not stupid. A stupid animal could not have crossed Park Avenue from Central Park to a candy machine across the street, gotten a candy bar, crossed back into the park, and taken the wrapper off the candy bar before eating it. New York City, many many decades ago. Not made up.

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    Nippon states that there were 95,119 centenarians living in Japan as of September 1, 2024, an increase of 2,980 compared to the year before.

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    The vast majority of Japanese living to the age of 100 or more are women. They account for 88.3% of all centenarians, with men making up just 11.7% of the total.

    #16

    Group of serious men in suits walking on a street, illustrating weird facts about the Yakuza's aid efforts in past earthquakes.

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    CatD
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well, they could afford it.

    Jcusack
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A LOT less red tape to cross for the Yakuza than the government to spend money

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    DeoManus Argentem
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Organized crime does stuff like this all over the world! Al Capone ran soup kitchens, cartels in Central/South America build schools/playgrounds/hospitals/etc. Makes them look good, or at least better than the government in certain ways, and are great recruiting tools and generators of "blind eyes"/supporters.

    Krd
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Also, the mobs don't want negative attention in their neighborhoods, so they purposely take care of the neighborhood like this. I've heard stories from NY in the 60's, and if you made too much trouble in the area they would make you disappear, or if you had connections, they might just beat you until you "got the message".

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    Geoffrey Scott
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So, they're better 'organized'?

    Sue
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The Mafia used to do that kind of thing too. But then you owed them a favor.

    Alexia
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Those moments when even the mafia understands that "we are ALL in a deep s**t"

    WubiDubi
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You look after your income sources. Retail tends to forget that.

    Annabelle
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Bet they didn't chuck the supplies into a crowd for a disastrous photo op, either.

    Kit Black
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Bet they didn't leave the supplies to rot in warehouses and supply trailers while claiming no aid had been received, either...

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    EJN
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    7 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They may be criminals, but they have more compassion for people in need than the US Cheetolini has for anyone other than himself; and even that's questionable.

    Alyce
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    7 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They know their neighborhoods....

    Marlene Ricker
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    7 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sometimes it's hard to tell who are the good guys and who are the bad guys!

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    #17

    WWI hero dog Stubby wearing a uniform with medals, known for catching German soldiers and saving regiments.

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    Brian Droste
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There is even a statue to honor him.

    🇺🇦 🇵🇸 TribbleThinking
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    With his ears pulled back, it looks like he's got slicked back hair for his uniformed snapshot!

    dan gerene
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's because he got tired of the salty tough beef the Americans got and the German had one of their sausages in his back pocket.

    Chewie Baron
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Only a Sergeant? He deserves to be a General!

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    #18

    Pelorus Jack, a dolphin famous for guiding ships through New Zealand’s French Pass, depicted with historical context.

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    JessieJ&LilyLovebug
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It should be mentioned that ship "injured" him by shooting him. Luckily, he wasn't killed.

    Libstak
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He was probably sick of all the wrecks clogging up and littering the pass he liked to play in.

    Doofnuts
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Dolphins are at least as smart as us. Spent 24 years in the Navy and have seen this.

    CatD
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Most dolphins try to help people.

    KatSaidWhat
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    But some are complete turds and will SA people and other animals.

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    #19

    Big dog running on a snowy path, representing a fact about big dogs being better behaved due to training effort.

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    Hippopotamuses
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'll second this. Although very much a dog person, I'm more weary of small dogs than of large ones.

    Captive
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The only dogs I see barking uncontrolled are small dogs because their owners never care.

    KrazyChiMama
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I breed and train chihuahuas…I have a 4 month old pup I’m working with now who I’m teaching commands in ASL…he’s a very smart boy who’s food and affection motivated so he’s just as easy to train as a big dog. It depends on the individual dog and the age in which you start training not the breed or size in my experience :)

    Kit Black
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's almost like that's exactly what the post said

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    VikingAbroad
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The same with horses. Small ponies are allowed to misbehaved, 'cause it's 'cute` when the rear or nibble your pocket for treats. Big horses are never allowed those behaviours, because it is dangerous. And a grown pony stallion presenting your with his front hooves at head high are dangerous, too. There is a reason horse people are more afraid of shitlands than shires.

    Lady Eowyn
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "S**t-lands" LOL? I'm sure you mean shetlands.

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    CatD
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The only dog who's ever nipped me was a Chihuahua, and I've pet "mean" dogs.

    V
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have met beautifully affectionate chihuahua dogs. But their owners walked them constantly, they were very well socialised, and they always had some form of entertainment. So much of the information online about them says they are low maintenance dogs, but they're not. Not if you want them to be friendly anyway.

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    JuniorCJ82
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's probably why the universal nickname for any small dog is ankle biter.

    Array Index Out of Bounds
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ya know, I never really thought about that. Now it makes perfect sense !!!

    LA Murphy
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Another issue people forget with many little dogs would be their energy level. Many could stand a 5 mile run everyday. Just because they are small, does not mean they do not need to have the p**s and vinegar ran out of them. Also, socialize the dog so they don't get a short dog complex.

    Riley Quinn
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I've been bitten a few times, and each was a little dog that snuck up and got me. And each time the owner murmured something stupid. Old man in my building has a nasty little dog, but he's right on it telling people to back off or get bitten.

    Peeka_Mimi
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My 80lb belgian malinois is driving me nuts today.

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    #20

    Text detailing a man's successful lawsuit against a bank due to altered credit card contract terms.

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    Forrest Hobbs
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Dmitry Agarkov from Voronezh in 2008. Summary with links to news stories here: https://www.deseret.com/2013/8/19/20524136/man-outwits-bank-by-changing-credit-card-terms-wins-in-court/

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    RedHairedDragon
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Iirc this happened in Russia. The judge basically said that it's important to read the fine print, even for banks. After the verdict the bank opted to buy back the card for a large sum of money

    Pikkie V
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why not all do this? It's a contract, it can be negotiated. If they don't accept, there are other companies. We all presume that everything is set in stone. It is not. Like banks can change their terms, why can't we?

    Tams21
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't think anyone that works in a bank these days has anything like the kind of authority they'd need these days.

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    Riley Quinn
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Once the bank accepted his application, they were liable for the content of the contract.

    tom (bat/man)
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Surely the banks are not this dumb

    CatD
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    8 months ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yes they are. Technically anyone can alter a contract, initial it, a take a picture. If they accept it, they have to comply with the terms.

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    Gary
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How exactly did he alter the contract? I smell cap.

    Forrest Hobbs
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    8 months ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How he did it is explained here: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/read-the-small-print-credit-card-user-sets-his-own-limit-then-sues-bank-for-closing-account-8753602.html

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    #21

    A man in a movie scene stands between two horses, appearing amused.

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    CatD
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Love André the Giant.

    Riley Quinn
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Big man. Big fart. I'd expect nothing less.

    C Hendrix
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think you need a comma between "now" and "boss" (said the grammar patrol)

    Dirk Daring
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It reads like he was declaring his dominance after serving that clapper.

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    Michael Largey
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And then Reiner’s mother said, “I’ll have what he had.”

    roddy
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How did they know how long it was, were they filming at the time?

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    #22

    Three Native American women in a cornfield demonstrating the "three sisters" planting method with corn, beans, and squash.

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    CatD
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Taught this to white settlers who proceeded to steal their land..

    Billo66
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I bet they wish they had built a big wall to keep the immigrants out...

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    Son of Philosoraptor
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Left out the most important part: all three combined gives you complete amino acid for survival. You can eat beans corn and squash forever essentially and thrive.

    JuniorCJ82
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Three Sisters Soup is delicious. It's a Canadian recipe.

    Papa
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    8 months ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The squash also shaded the ground, keeping it cooler and helping it hold moisture.

    Allen Packard
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It doesn't work very well in my opinion. I've tried to do this several different times and it fails pretty spectacularly.

    nicholas nolan
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    From what I've read, the corn stalks of the varieties they had back then were shorter and tougher, so that might have something to do with your lack of success.

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    JK
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    In New Mexico, there is a phenomenal Native American museum and restaurant in Albuquerque. The Indian Pueblo Cultural Center. If you are ever in town, I highly recommend it. https://indianpueblo.org/

    Cpt. Christan "Panda Bombero"
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    8 months ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Just remember to first acclimate yourself, before you "Christmas" your peppers. Because if you do not, you will definitely pay for it. Especially, after eating the Blue Corn Battered Fried Chicken with the Red Chile Batter Waffles, and Green Chile Maple Syrup. I know from personal experience.

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    Jnausicaa
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    7 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And every few rows tobacco to act as an organic pesticide. Nicotine is a very powerful poison.

    Shelley DuVal
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    7 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    what sort of beans? I love broad beans, but can't stand the taste, smell and texture of runner beans? Would this still work with broad beans?

    BookFanatic
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I had a First Nations coworker whom I overheard talking about three sisters. My stupid Caucasian self asked when her family was coming to visit. She was very patient with me...after she stopped laughing.

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    #23

    Woman sitting on a prison bed, highlighting weird and random facts about a wrongful life sentence for poisoning.

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    CatD
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is why genetic testing is important.

    Lila Allen
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So much this. And also we can reverse genetic issues if they are caught soon enough for kids with SMA and soon more disorders. But the catch is they have to be caught in the first 3 months. So if we screened every kid at birth we could save millions

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    Tams21
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is one huge argument against the death penalty.

    tameson
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have no idea why someone downvoted you. Have my upvote.

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    Verfin22
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Patricia Stallings is her name. Even under the supervision of a caregiver, who handed Stallings the bottle, got sick. That's how they found the genetic disorder.

    Heffalump
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    8 months ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This was because of confirmation bias: they analysed the dead baby's blood in a gas chromatograph, expecting to find anti-freeze, saw the spike where they were expecting to see it, and didn't bother to look carefully. In fact the spike was slightly to one side of where the main ingredient of anti-freeze (propylene glycol iirc) would have spiked, and was caused by a very similar chemical generated metabolically due to the child's genetics.

    T'Mar of Vulcan
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There's an episode of the original Forensic Files about the case.

    Jo Firth
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I cannot fathom how hard this must have been for her. Awful. And is another example of investigators making a suspect fit the 'crime'. Lazy, lazy, lazy policing.

    Philly Bob
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    7 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Many cops and DAs don't care about justice. They can be too busy looking for that feather in their caps or election points. Truth be damned.

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    Riley Quinn
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh, I remember this horrible story. Imagine loosing a child and ending up in a prison. Reminded me of the woman who wasn't lying about the dingoes killing her child.

    Brian Droste
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I hope she sued everyone she could.

    BrownEyedPanda
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    She did, and won a seven-figure award. When the prosecutor ran for reelection, Stallings donated $10,000 to his opponent's campaign fund. He won. That shìt of a prosecutor McElroy tried to present the new prosecutor with the "evidence" from the case. Stallings sued and stopped it.

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    Peeka_Mimi
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hope she got her kid back.

    Christine M Quigley
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    7 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I used to work in NICU, so I've seen some weird stuff. Inborn metabolic deficiencies are killers sometimes, that's why they do blood testing on most newborns so they can catch them early. Like PKU. I once took care of an infant who died from hyperglycinemia, which both parents were carriers. They were tested after the baby died. They were warned not to have any more children, but they did- 2 yrs. later with the same tragic outcome.

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    #24

    Rower at 1928 Olympics pauses mid-race for ducks, a weird fact illustrating sportsmanship.

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    Michael Largey
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You can win if you really give a duck - a chance.

    Paulina
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Respect the duckies! 🦆🐥🐥🐥🐥🐥

    Alyce
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    7 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ladies and Gentlemen, I present to you - a REAL MAN

    Marlene Ricker
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    7 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wow! He did the nice thing and still won!

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    #25

    Two men with hats, one carrying a sack on a stick, exploring weird and random facts about tramps, bums, and hobos.

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    AtMostAFabulist
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have always wondered at the distinction.

    keyboardtek
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And what is the term for a government worker who does no work and plays golf all day?

    🇳🇬 Asi Bassey 🇳🇬
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So Jack Reacher is a technically a hobo?

    Chewie Baron
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yes. He even says that in the first series.

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    Troy Parr
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not quite right. In England a man would be, "on the tramp" if he was walking about from job to job, searching for work.

    PunchinelloTX
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There was, as of 20 years ago, still a culture of “hobo marks.” I discovered this when I bought a historic home in the original Victorian section of my city. I had the trellises and arbors restored with replicas of the original dilapidated versions. I started noticing little hidden carvings on the gates. After awhile, a man I often hired to do odd jobs (mostly because he looked hungry and thirsty) was making a mark. He explained the “hobo marks” and that the marks said my house was where a nice man lived who’d give a guy lunch and some money and that I should be treated with equal respect. I think if that often.

    KatSaidWhat
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    so what exactly is a drifter then?

    Gabby M
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    one that travels or moves about aimlessly. Dictionary meaning

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    Iampenny
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Which is why the German word for hitchhiking is "trampen" (engl. to tramp)

    Hippopotamuses
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The terms aren't used where I live, but it's interesting, all the same.

    Riley Quinn
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The origin of the word hobo is unknown, although there are several theories. One theory that backs up the "traveling worker" comment is it came from "h*e-boy" since farm workers were always needed.

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    #26

    Black dog lying awake, eyes open, on a bed. Text about emotionally negative experiences and dogs not sleeping.

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    Cee Cee
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sensitive creatures doggos. They all deserve to be loved and cherished.

    Blah Blah Blah
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Great now I need to worry about my dog worrying

    Mike Crow
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think my pup was dreaming of her mom making dinner because she suddenly woke up and ran to the kitchen, nose in the air sniffing. She was pouting for an hour after she found nothing was being cooked.

    Rachel Pelz
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Serious question: how do we know that they worry and about what when they lie awake?

    chris Cannon
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    Agree, I call bs on this one.

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    Phoenix
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My dog snores louder than a human all night.. he doesn't have a worry in the world.

    Gingersnap In Iowa
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My dog snores really loud too! I've woke up from a sound sleep bc of his snoring.

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    CatD
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Poor babies! Mine just dreamed of chasing squirrels.🐿️

    Verfin22
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    8 months ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My dogs must be the happiest on earth. They don't even flinch when I walk by them. Or maybe they're deaf.😆

    The Majestic Opossum
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    6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This makes sense. After I rescued my dog (emaciated in a parking lot) she stayed right by my side and I could hear her pacing at all hours of the night. After a couple of months with us, she eased up a bit and started to sleep through the night. After 2 years she is so relaxed she snores louder than our pug mix at night.

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    #27

    Buckingham Palace with text about a man embarrassed before Queen Elizabeth in the 1600s, featuring a random fact.

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    Pyla
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well she shuffled off this mortal coil in 1603, so maybe 16th century, not 1600s.

    John Dilligaf
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    so after 7 years the poor guy finally works up the courage to come back, and the first thing she does is troll him about it

    G A
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Certainly wasn't at Buck House as it didn't exist in Elizabethan times

    Annik Perrot
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think it was the Earl of Oxford, who accidentally farted while making his bow to the Queen.

    Roy Phillips
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    7 months ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    QE 2 was showing the King of Tonga around London in an open horse-drawn carriage, when one of the horses farted. The Queen was embarrassed and uttered without thinking "Oh, I am so sorry!" "Oh, think nothing of it!" replied the King. "I thought it was one of the horses!"

    Sven Grammersdorf
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    She clearly hadn't forgotten it though if she mentioned it?

    Spacey Stacey
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I can't imagine the queen even saying the word fart.

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    #28

    VanMoof bike box with TV image, reducing damage by 80%. A random fact highlighting clever packaging strategy.

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    BeesEelsAndPups
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And a 75% increase in porch pirate theft

    Angrywolf
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And now their gone, Vanmoof went down last year, Big factor was that the bikes where very poorly build and would break down every single time, While being over 3000€ Lot's of people are stuck with broken ebikes that they paid a lot of money for, They cant be fixed because Vanmoof used special parts that only they produced, So when they went under the production of the parts stopped as well, So you cant fix your 3000€ bike.

    WubiDubi
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Theft rates also increased?

    #29

    Man in a shearling jacket wearing a shirt with Bea Arthur's image in a scene, highlighting a weird and random fact.

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    CatD
    Community Member
    8 months ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I really liked Bea Arthur. She didn't take cràp from anyone.

    Fred L.
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Probably picked that up in the Marines.

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    Rachel Pelz
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Good going. I always thought that Dorothy was bullied BTW

    Gabby M
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Bea is my kids nickname for me lol

    Jnausicaa
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    7 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    During WWII Bea Arthur enlisted in the Marine Coups. Betty White enlisted in the Army.

    cj be like
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    MY HUSBAND!!! and bea arthur mentioned as well?? beautiful

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    #30

    A man in uniform speaking at a rally with multiple microphones, background shows a protest banner.

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    Rachel Pelz
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Had been wondering about this for a long time. Thank you BP

    Brian Droste
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The people around him should have heard him saying this.

    CrazyAuntiePanda
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    8 months ago

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    Another movie ruined by an unnecessary s*x scene. Very beginning, Forrest mimics the sounds of s*x the teacher just had with his mother to keep him in school. The character was just a child, played by child. He shouldn't be hearing that or repeating it. So many movies ruined by having children & s*x. I think all of movie people have lost contact with real people & view us thru their experiences.

    #31

    WALL-E robot in a futuristic setting with text about Pixar and Andrew Stanton's brainstorming session.

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    troufaki13
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I ugly cry at all of these animated movies 😭

    I am the rat in your walls
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    good old days when disney doesn't force feed us sequels and live action slop

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    Bartlet for world domination
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    First half hour of WALL-E is absolutely brilliant.

    Andrew Read
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Infinitely better than Toy Story.

    Alro
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wall-E is depressing to me as I really see the future of humanity that way - sitting in a chair, obese, not moving, "happy" in a virtual world, having machines do everything for them... scary

    Krd
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    But if you actually give it some thought, it's pretty unlikely. Assuming we don't go extinct, we are unlikely to become wholly dependent on machines (at least most people). Remember, humans are naturally curious, we are social creatures, we have a craving to do stuff and not just sit around, and don't forget good ol' shame! We would have overcome so much biology and psychology to just "give up" and do nothing all day every day. Plus we'd have to give up warfare to do nothing all day, which is unlikely anytime soon.

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    Vicki Perizzolo
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    7 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    one of my absolute favorites... and we're doing exactly that to our only home. Shame on us.

    Doofnuts
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I love this movie. Have watched it over and over.

    Brian Droste
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    WALL-E was not about the last robot not being turned off but about robots that were created to clear up the earth from all the garbage and pollution humans created.

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    #32

    A black bear sleeping with an empty beer can at a Washington campground, illustrating a weird and random fact.

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    Al Fun
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    8 months ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Better than c@caine

    Pyla
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    D a m n AI image 😡

    CatD
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Poor bear. Monkeys in island resorts are becoming alcoholics too. They drink cocktails left on tables.

    Remi (He/Him)
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Some monkeys eat fermented fruit and get wasted. You don't need human help to get alcohol in the nature

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    Michael Largey
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not all pic-i-nic baskets are created equal, right Boo-boo?

    Rick
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Are they sure that wasn't my hairy uncle Alex?

    KDS
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Did they send the bear to the animal’s version of AA?

    Richienotsorich
    Community Member
    5 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My name's Black Bear and I'm an ªlcoholic!

    Doofnuts
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My kind of bear! We could hang out.

    🇺🇦 🇵🇸 TribbleThinking
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I wonder if she bit into the cans, or just squeezed them.

    BrownEyedPanda
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Almost as good as watching a raccoon trying to climb a tree after downing a Corona.

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    #33

    Blind high school quarterback uses instructions from his father via walkie-talkie to play football.

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    Pernille
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    In France there is a blind rider that does show jumping. I know dressage is often done by blind riders, but he jumps changing courses guided only by someone shouting directions.

    Lady Eowyn
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wow. Dressage is ridden to a consistent pattern, but show jumping courses are always different.

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    CatD
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Anti DEI rules will make sure things like this never happen again.

    MNCold
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    But his record is 0-33....so there is that....

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    #34

    Man with glasses at an event, inspiring character in Rain Man. Weird facts about his unique reading abilities.

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    Multa Nocte
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I knew this man. He was incredible. It's really strange seeing a picture of him after all these years.

    tameson
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Did he understand what he read, or was he just memorizing it?

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    Paulina
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    8 months ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I totally forgot about this man, but recognized him instantly from the picture! I remember there were documentaries and many news pieces about him back in the day 🙂 I was so fascinated and wished I could read as fast as he could!

    dan gerene
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Growing up their was a kid in the neighborhood that memorized the Detroit phone book. And given the name of the phone owner could give you his address and number. I have to write my own phone number down just in case someone wants it.

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    CatD
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Saw a documentary about him. He was something else.

    #35

    Man celebrating as dollar bills fall around him; weird fact about winning lottery after returning orange juice.

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    Trillian
    Community Member
    8 months ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Gas is too cheap when you will actually drive back to the store to have 2.50 refunded.

    Phoenix
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Another example of why you should always listen to your wife.

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

    I don't want to buy orange juice someone took home and then returned. You know it wasn't kept temp controlled during all that

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    #36

    Two mice statue eating cheese in London, known as the smallest statue.

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    PixieVonBehr
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Philpot Lane in the City of London. It's not really a statue in the traditional sense as it's teeny tiny and on the side of a building (:

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    🇺🇦 🇵🇸 TribbleThinking
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How on earth did they determine what happened to the sandwich, especially in the pandemonium that must have kicked off after the double death?

    CatD
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They didn't steal it, it was just sitting there.

    #37

    Beethoven portrait with fact about music improvisation duel against Steibelt displayed below.

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    The Scout
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Legend has that a guest of Composer Johannes Brahms was once greeted by the sight of him at the piano trying to play a score of Richard Wagner, whom he did not hold in great esteem, upside down. Whenthe guest made a mention of this, Brahms said "I have already tried it the other way round - it does not sound any better...".

    howdylee
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I saw an interview with Ritchie Blackmore, the guitarist of Deep Purple, and he stated that the main riff in Smoke on the Water was inspired by the opening theme of Beethoven's Fifth Symphony, played in an inverted or reversed way.

    STress (I/me)
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A lot of friends told Beethoven that he'd never make it as a composer. But did he listen?!?

    Sue User
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Didnt Mozart do improv on Twinkle Twinkle Little Star ?

    geezeronthehill
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The melody of the song he used is the same, but different words.

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    CatD
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Insanely gifted.🎶

    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I sometimes wonder if I would have liked Mozart or hated him,if I could have met him.

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

    If you enjoyed fart jokes, you and Mozart would have gotten along just fine.

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    Jnausicaa
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    7 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Beethoven knew jazz!!!!

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    #38

    "Cartoon characters hugging, with text describing a nearly canceled Hey Arnold episode about the Vietnam War."

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    CatD
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    People NEED to remember history, even the bad parts.

    Lady Eowyn
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Those who forget history are doomed to repeat it. Those that do remember history, are doomed by the actions of those who don't .

    Paulina
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Can someone explain what was actually happening in that episode?... Because I can't imagine anything just from "Christmas" and "Vietnam War"

    BookFanatic
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I remember that episode. I was older than the intended audience--my dad was in Vietnam--and I bawled like a baby watching it.

    Alyce
    Community Member
    7 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The revisionists are just as bad as the apologists, there is nothing to be gained by anyone by prostrating yourself on the altar of history. Acknowledgement is NOT the same thing, but requires all parties to move on from the injustices, not rake them up everything you don't like something.

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    #39

    Vintage photo of a Punjabi-Mexican couple in early California, highlighting shared cultural similarities and unique community history.

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    CatD
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Cool. Bet their food is fantastic.

    Ace
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I've often commented on the similarities between Mexican and Indian cuisines, bot in terms of ingredients and techniques. I love to cook both.

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    Auntriarch
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yes, my first thought was the food also!

    Nads
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Silly question but… why not punjabi women and mexican men? What did I lose?

    no adhesiveness 2020
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I assume there weren't many punjabi women immigrating at that time.

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    JuniorCJ82
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'd like to see a movie and/or a documentary about this. Never heard of it before and it seems fascinating.

    Janet Sparrow
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    6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My daughter is Latina and Jewish. Her fiancé is Peruvian and Black. I’m really looking forward to the food. 🥘

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    #40

    A snail with a unique left-coiling shell on a ledge, showcasing weird and random facts about snail mating challenges.

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    Kat
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Poor Jeremy lol

    Daphne Y
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Snail Love Triangle. The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) did a whole story about this. My then 4 year old asked me what a ‘Snail Love Triangle’ was. Thank you CBC, always entertaining and educating!

    JessieJ&LilyLovebug
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    But snails form mating circles...and have both s*x organs...they could've all mated together...

    Bob Brooce
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They could have, but Jeremy turns out to be an a*s.

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    PokemonPengu
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Me in a couple of years probably

    Sue
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I guess that's why they're rare.

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    #41

    A man riding a John Deere lawnmower with a trailer on the road, illustrating a weird travel fact.

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    KDS
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    8 months ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well that’s a better reason than George Jones riding one to get liquor after his wife hid the keys to his car.

    Scott Rackley
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Huh, I thought it was because possum's license was revoked for DUI

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    Otto Katz
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why didn't he just ask someone for a ride?

    Trillian
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's what happens when you don't have public transport

    Kit Black
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Greyhound exists - this dude was just stubborn 🤣

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    Hippopotamuses
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Cute. But it wouldn't work everywhere. In some countries you need a licence to drive any powered wheeled vehicle on a public road. Electric scooter laws do vary.

    CatD
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This was in 1994, and most places let you drive farm vehicles like tractors.

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    FreeTheUnicorn
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Surely a taxi would be less than the fuel for a tractor visit.

    Terry Fergusson
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    driving 8 hours a day it would only take 6 days

    Bob Brooce
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Did he get badly lost or did it take him 6 days? Even at just 3 mph that's only 80 hours, and he must have been determined to manage more than just few hours per day. At 5 mph it's 6 8 hour days

    Sue User
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The lawn mower broke down. He had to stop again because he was broke and wait for his Social Security check. Alvin Straight.

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    Laura Gillette
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Couldn't someone have given him a lift??

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    #42

    Rustic yard restaurant setup with tables; part of weird and random facts series.

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    Theo Blackwood
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    8 months ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    His name is Oobah Butler, he’s a film maker and author. I’d recommend searching for The Great Amazon Heist on YouTube. It was absolutely brilliant.

    Pferdchen
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When I saw him, I immediately thought he looks like a grown up Dennis the Menace. I don't think it's because I read today that Jay North passed 😪

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    Geoffrey Scott
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Early 80's. Dauphin Island Pkwy, Mobile Al. Essentially a shack along side the road with smoke pouring out, $7.00 for a rack of ribs, side, and Texas toast. Excellent!

    CatD
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    As long as the customers were happy.

    rullyman
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He called it The Shed in Dulwich!

    #43

    Cartoon depicting jazz bands playing to prevent a New Orleans serial killer's threat in 1919.

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    XenoMurph
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So I had serious doubts about this, so I fact checked it. Here is the letter he did indeed send: Hell, March 13, 1919 Now, to be exact, at 12:15 (earthly time) on next Tuesday night, I am going to pass over New Orleans. In my infinite mercy, I am going to make a little proposition to you people. Here it is: I am very fond of jazz music, and I swear by all the devils in the nether regions that every person shall be spared in whose home a jazz band is in full swing at the time I have just mentioned. If everyone has a jazz band going, well, then, so much the better for you people. One thing is certain and that is that some of your people who do not jazz it out on that specific Tuesday night (if there be any) will get the axe.

    Lila Allen
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I feel like this could be used in other circumstances. I mean if he could get a whole town playing jazz maybe we could get funding for education and healthcare.

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    CatD
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And NOLA is like that to this day.

    Russell Bowman
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wasn't this a subplot in the series "American Horror Story: Coven"

    Jaya
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    So, jazz is so unpopular that people need to be threatened by a serial killer to listen to it, lol

    tameson
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    8 months ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    No, the message is that jazz is so popular in New Orleans that any family can pull together a jazz band at the last minute.

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    #44

    Person walking in dense forest with text about unusual fact involving self-rescue by chopping power poles.

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    Tucker Cahooter
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My take away from that is that I should always take an axe with me if I go for a walk in the woods

    geezeronthehill
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The ax has been called the basic survival tool.

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    lenka
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He could have just followed the power lines.

    Rachel Pelz
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wonder if there may be obstacles though?

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    Trillian
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How lost can you be if there are still power lines? And why not just follow them?

    Blah Blah Blah
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's a genius idea in that situation

    Pyla
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Getting lost with an a. Was a better move

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    FreeTheUnicorn
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why didn't he follow the power lines to the town they served?

    For All Pedernity
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why didn't he just follow the power line until he was out of the forest...? This makes no sense.

    boone williams
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We in construction sometimes say if we get lost in the woods to put station marks on a wood lath and hammer it in the ground, and within 15 minutes, a dump truck will come along to run over it.

    tameson
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Most, maybe all, of the places we have gone hiking where there were power poles there were also roads.

    Inservio Smurf
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    7 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    See I would have just followed the powerpoles to the workers, but maybe I'm weird.

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    #45

    House on snowy street with clear roof; caught for cannabis, illustrating weird and random facts.

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    Nimitz
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is actually a technique they used a lot here in Canada before it was legalized. The cops would take tips from realtors. Later they just started using infra-red cameras

    DeShotz
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My brother had a college professor who was raided by police who used an IR camera to look for the heat signature of grow lights. The police were a bit surprised when the only plants they found were orchids.

    Ell Bee
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We start seeds in early February every year and set up utility shelves with grow lights to do it. Had to laugh when we learned that all the neighbors thought we were growing weed.

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    lenka
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not just once.... The police actively use this technique in the winter, flying helicopters over houses to check roofs.

    Vicki Perizzolo
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    7 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I still haven't figured out why they don't just go solar... hello...win-win

    Alyce
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    7 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Also works to spot poor roof insulation when house-hunting

    Apatheist Account2
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It could just have had poor insulation.

    Agnes
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Cannabis is legal in the Netherlands, and it almost never snows there. They have a coastal climate. So, total b******t.

    Nicole Weymann
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Key word being *almost*. I live in the same climate. We get maybe five snowfalls per season these days, and it rarely stays overnight, but as the picture shows for those couple of days it's obvious. I'm also guessing that there are some regulations (taxes?) set around breeding professionally, so setting up presumably for profit plantations in private attics may still be illegal.

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    #46

    People swimming with a shark approaching, a weird fact about dolphins protecting them.

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    Pyla
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I want to cut a beach over the AI junk

    The Majestic Opossum
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    6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    But the shark looks HILARIOUS 😂

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    Kat
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Love Dolphins, so smart. Amazing they will help them, and save them.

    CatD
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Watch Mythbusters' Great White vs Dolphin episode.😂

    HappyShannon12
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It was actually the girl, her Dad and a few friends. The dolphins made such a ruckus, the group was afraid of them until Dad saw the shark and finally understood

    #47

    Weird and random fact about a Burger King Whopper designed for left-handed people as an April Fools' joke in 1998.

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    Mada57
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's terrifying how ignorant people can be!

    NetworkMan
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    No stupider than the 1/3lb burger that failed because people thought 1/4lb was bigger because it had a '4' in it.

    kayteeisdabomb
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This doesnt say much about humanity intelligence :/

    🇺🇦 🇵🇸 TribbleThinking
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The Eugenics Society would like to sponsor freebie birth control to go with that offer.

    Beachbum
    Community Member
    4 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Funny, but us lefties never get anything designed for us

    Riley Quinn
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Know do you understand how Trump got elected?

    Brian Droste
    Community Member
    8 months ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    😆😆😆😆😆 Just show you how gullible people are.

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    #48

    Person on beach holding turquoise hat; text shares a weird fact about a Polish saying.

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    Nitka Tsar
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I never heared this in Poland, but I‘ve read it loads of times in English on the internet

    Miki
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    8 months ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's not popular saying but it's true. "nie mój cyrk, nie moje małpy."

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    David
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Um, we use this phrase in the US all the time. Either "not my monkey, not my circus" or "not my elephant, not my circus". Both very common in the US

    cryssH
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    7 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Mine is; not my rodeo, not my goat roper.

    Ervin Conn
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have "Not My Circus, Not My Monkeys" on a plaque above my desk. USA.

    Bored Sailor
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Heard this many time in the USA, most have been appropriated. s

    bernie bulk
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    7 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    in oz...not my farm, not my bull, not my b******t

    Vicki Perizzolo
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    7 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I wish our circus wasn't our circus but the monkey definitely seems to be ours... and we'd like him deported.

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    #49

    Man relaxing on a parked truck with mountains in background, highlighting random facts about truck usage in the U.S.

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    Jared C
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That is why I bought a 40 mpg Ford Fiesta, put a hitch on it, and bought a little trailer. When I need to haul something I hook up the trailer. The rest of the time I get great mileage.

    Dan Flo
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Jim Gaffigan: "I only see people taking their pickup trucks to Cracker Barrel. My brother Mike, like many other pickup owners, never seems to be picking anything up with his pickup. I find this confusing. It's like walking around with a big empty piece of luggage: 'Are you about to travel somewhere?' 'No, but I'm the type of guy who would."

    Nimitz
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Coming from Alberta, I can confirm. Everyone I know with a big non-work truck uses its full capabilities once a year for camping, or hauling something heavy for a project. And all of them just deal with the extra expense in base cost, fuel, maintenance, insurance, and environmental damage because of personal vanity

    David
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    But if you live in Rural America, especially here in the North East (or the midwest or west), a 4x4 Truck is a lifesaver in the winter, bc they ride higher, have the power to go through snow, handle the roads, etc. Most such vehicles are for winter and incliment weather practical use, not work

    Kevin Hickey
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When I was a kid, very few people had pickup trucks and they survived just fine. These gigantic pickups are about egos.

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    Otto Katz
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is why I've pre-ordered a Telo truck. Small as a mini cooper, electric, Same bed as a same interior as a Toyota Tacoma. Nobody needs one of those monsters, unless they live on a farm, or work construction.

    Phoenix
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I used to use mine frequently for pulling trailers with off road vehicles, jet skis, etc. Due to health issues, I had to sell off all of my toys and trailers but I still have the truck because it's paid for and runs great. So I guess I'm one of these people now, but not by choice.

    Kayci Styles
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think truck use has a lot to do with location. In the country, people with trucks have trucks because they NEED trucks.

    CP
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    8 months ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They think they need trucks and then use it only to commute to work. It is easier to rent a truck when you need it than spend all the extra money on owning a truck.

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    Bob Jones
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And 90% of them have tiny d1cks

    Pavni
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yeah people like to get things for looks, thats why newer trucks are much bulkier, older compact trucks could ussually tow more and carry heavier loads

    The Majestic Opossum
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    6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    But 100% have been asked to help a person move because of it 😂

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    #50

    FedEx plane in flight with a fact about its founder saving the company through a gambling win in Las Vegas.

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    Hippopotamuses
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This fact makes me less surprised that the company was facing bankruptcy.

    David
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    it was the early years when he was a tiny company that people thought had no shot of competing with the Postal Service and his quick shipping idea was thought to be crazy

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    boone williams
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Would have been Federal Express. When it absolutely, positively *has* to be there overnight. (It didn't become FedEx until '94, Federal Express trucks show up to Scott Calvin/Santa Claus's house in The Santa Clause shot before the changeover)

    Adam Jeff
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    As with most 'company founding myths', it didn't quite happen like that. Smith had already invested $4m out of money he inherited - so it's unlikely that 27000 would have made much difference. He himself later said that it was 'a good omen' for the forthcoming financing round, rather than necessary to keep it afloat. And of course he was gambling with his own money, not the company's, which would be fraud.

    Cpt. Christan "Panda Bombero"
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    In 2004, FedEx has created its own private police force. The 10 officers don't wear uniforms, but they can carry guns and have full law enforcement powers.

    Dawn Marie
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What do you get when you cross UPS and FEDEX?.................................Fed Up!!

    Patricia Steward
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    *its --- his, hers, its -- no apostrophe

    #51

    Elderly woman hiking in the woods, first to hike Appalachian Trail solo at 67, showcasing weird and random facts.

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    Trillian
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And her first name was grandma???

    Gabby M
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Emma Rowena Gatewood BUT Grandma was so much cooler lol

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    Vermonta
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There is a book and a documentary about her. I read the book. "After a difficult life as a farm wife, mother of eleven children, and survivor of domestic violence, she became famous as the first solo female thru-hiker" wiki. One day she packed some stuff, said I'm going for a walk. Didn't tell them where.

    RedHairedDragon
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think the line between "impressive" and "stupid" goes along the use of converse

    Chicken Mitten
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    As a converse wearer myself, that was also my first thought.

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    #52

    Illustration of bacteria with text explaining the appendix's role in storing beneficial bacteria for the digestive system.

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    Hippopotamuses
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Diarrhea isn't a disease, it's a symptom of a disease. A very important distinction.

    CatD
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A lot of things can cause diarrhea, including autoimmune, which isn't caused by a pathogen.

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    #53

    Heroic man carries dog through flames, unaware it's an LSD-induced hallucination. Weird facts.

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    Multa Nocte
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    8 months ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    NBC News: "There was no fire, state police told WNYT-TV. The man had consumed LSD and cough medicine and thought his neighbor's home in Saratoga County was being consumed by flames last Thursday, officials say. He went around his Halfmoon neighborhood banging on doors and yelling about a fire, WNYT reported." "He went around his Halfmoon neighborhood banging on doors and yelling about a fire, WNYT reported. When no one would help, he drove his black BMW sedan through his neighbor's fence, went to the back door and smashed through it to retrieve the dog. He emerged triumphantly with the large white dog, and responding officers found him standing outside the home with the dog in his arms, police said. "He believed that the residence was on fire and he was rescuing the dog," State Police Troop G spokesman Mark Cepiel said. The man, 43-year-old Michael Orchard, was arrested on charges of burglary and criminal mischief. He was jailed on $15,000 bail."

    The Majestic Opossum
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    6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Aww, but he saved the dog! I mean, from his own imaginary fire, but I still think that counts!

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    Trillian
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Meanwhile the neighbors sat on their couch wondering why the crazy man comes rushing in and running off with the dog

    Chewie Baron
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have that image in my head and I am gasping for breath as I’m laughing so hard!

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    Phoenix
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There was an article in my local newspaper circa 2002 that someone called 911 to report that their neighbor's house was on fire. Upon arrival, fire crews determined that what the neighbor was seeing was actually the sun rising behind the house.

    H R
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And he still rescued the dog! Screw humans!!! 😄🤣😄😄

    Arabiata Arabiata
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I would see the faces of the firefighters when he pointed to the burning house, assuring them that he had just saved a dog from the flames.

    Cee Cee
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    8 months ago

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    And everyone clapped.

    CatD
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    8 months ago

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    Not believing this one.

    Lady Eowyn
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Did you see that the info was from NBC News, not a random tik-tocker?

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    #54

    Elderly woman in bathtub flying through a stormy sky, illustrating a weird fact about tornado safety.

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    Hippopotamuses
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    She wasn't wearing ruby slippers, by chance, was she?

    CatD
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Air elementals liked her.

    #55

    Two men with a guard dog in a tire shop setting, illustrating a weird fact about a robbery incident in Fort Worth.

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    CatD
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hope they got him back.

    Kari Panda
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Tbh, most of the guard dogs I know don’t have a nice life, so I just hope the robbers treated this one well after they took it. Worst case I encountered were two dogs kept in a windowless hall nearly 24/7, with no human interaction, no walks etc. I reported it, but was told there‘s nothing that can be done. Two or three years later, the dogs escaped, killed a puppy and had to be put down.

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    #56

    Man standing in front of a large crowd, showcasing the setup of an army tent, a weird and random fact event.

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    Nimitz
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Considering that most Korean men are required to perform 2 years military service, the appeal makes sense

    Ravenkbh
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Most people slap me when I pitch a tent

    Paulina
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why are you men so disgusting that you always have to comment something about your junk?! Don't you have anything clever to say??

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    #57

    Messy teenage bedroom with scattered clothes and posters, illustrating a weird and random fact about a boy writing to Reagan.

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    Richard Smith
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wealthier, less scrupulous people have abused "superfunds."

    CatD
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Reagan wouldn't care.

    Forrest Hobbs
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Reagan apparently replied. Text of the boy's letter and Reagan's reply here: https://lettersofnote.com/2012/06/19/my-mother-declared-my-bedroom-a-disaster-area/

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    #58

    A person reading a book by a window, with a fact about Icelandic authorship overlayed.

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    tameson
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We are going to Iceland in July. I'll definitely buy some books.

    #59

    A prisoner in Sweden escapes for a dentist visit, then returns.

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    CatD
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    8 months ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He was in for a one month sentence, and they gave him an extra day for escaping.

    Owen
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Going to Sweden to commit crime is my retirement plan.

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    Ace
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not exactly "broke out ". Its really quite easy to walk out of, and back into, an open prison.

    Apatheist Account2
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Do you promise to tell the tooth, the whole tooth, and nothing but the tooth?"

    Tucker Cahooter
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I guess the in-house prison dentist must have been really bad

    RedHairedDragon
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The "escaping" was more of a "walking of f", since he were in a low security prison. He was due to be released the next day.

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    #60

    Prisoner escaping through bars, illustrating a weird and random fact about laws in Germany regarding prison escapes.

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    AtMostAFabulist
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Is the guy in the picture levitating? Jumping on a trampoline? Blown upward from the force of his farts?

    James016
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's a still from when Andre the Giant farted on the set of The Princess Bride.

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    FreeTheUnicorn
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Escaping being a separate crime independent of whatever you were originally jailed for is a legacy of slavery.

    PokemonPengu
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I read about this (Unfortunately I do not live in Germany, I live in orange man land, so take what I say with a grain of salt), I think you can't be punished for trying to escape, but can be punished if you steal anything, which does include your uniform

    Hippopotamuses
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is very strange. Presumably, this applies to pāedophiles and mūrderers, as well. So, what happens if they actually do escape, and offend again? Do they just go back and resume their sentence as though nothing happened? If they're technically allowed to try to escape, it probably wouldn't affect their parole either!

    Ahnjunwan
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    No, the escape itself is not illegal, everything happening else wich is illegal is still illegal, that means, if you escape by hitting somebody, you would be punished for the a*****t but not for the escape

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    Nikki Gross
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    8 months ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    99% of the prisoners that try escape prison in the US are VERY bad people. It's a rarity for short timers or those there for lesser offenses to be dumb and attempt an escape from prison. My BIL was a Correction Officer for decades, from Minimum Security to SuperMax, some of the crimes people were there for would make you sick. My BIL ALWAYS, treated people with respect, he was one of the most popular guys on whatever cell block he was working on. Three things, #1 Prison Hierarchy is a REAL thing, pedõphiles and any people that hurt children or the elderly are at the rock bottom of the food chain. #2 That's the reason, most of those offenders are usually kept out of General Population is too protect them. #3 Someone there for an "Exceptionally Heinous" crime against children, some CO's will look the other way, delay response time or on extremely rare occasions, have a paperwork mix up, so they end up in Gen Pop instead of solitary/protective confinement.

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    8 months ago

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    In Germany, huh? It must not have applied to POWs. My grandfather saw his friends executed for trying to escape.

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    #61

    Woman in a factory assembling drone technology during WWII, related to weird and random facts.

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    Ace
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    🎵And it seems to me, you lived your life like a candle in the wind. . . . Never knowing who to cling to when the rain set in

    Spacey Stacey
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    She suffered from the effects of unhealed childhood trauma, neglect and abandonmen. So, no matter the lifestyle of choice, she was probably doomed from the beginning.

    LA Murphy
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The way you have reduced Marilyn Monroe's career and global impact to her "trauma" is rather patronizing. Men have horrible relationships with women, marry multiple times, use d***s, and it isn't the focus of their entire work history.

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    CatD
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    8 months ago

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    Probably would have lived longer if she'd kept that job.

    #62

    Burning house in Pana, Illinois due to cockroach infestation, illustrating weird and random facts.

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    BrownEyedGrrl
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Many years ago, I rented a house, unaware that it was infested with cockroaches. The exterminator said the only way to get rid of them was to burn the house down. I had to move again.

    Verfin22
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Even tenting the house would be a waste if the infestation was that bad. Do you wanna clean up a billion dead roaches and hope you got them all? I'm still finding dead flies from when my freezer broke and meat went bad.

    laura lee
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You can't get the ones in the walls or under the floor boards, just heaps of dead roaches everywhere and they do smell

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    Lady Eowyn
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When? Dates on some of these events would be helpful.

    CatD
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why didn't they just tent the house?

    Rupp
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If you tent it and k**l everything you still have dead bugs inside the walls and under the floor.

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    Corvus
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not so unusual. You've probably all heard of DDD (disinfection, disinsection and deratisation), but in most countries there's another version of this service, which is called DDDD, the fourth D standing for "devastation." It's a last-resort measure, used when an infestation is too strong to be removed by any other means.

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    #63

    Group of people toasting with champagne glasses, highlighting weird and random facts about personality changes when drunk.

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    Carrie B
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What about an overly emotional crying drunk?

    Chewie Baron
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I always need the toilet constantly if I start drinking.

    Rosie
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    But, but... I just giggle!

    CP
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    From my own personal experience the drunk that came out one of these 4 but not consistently the same. I stopped drinking.

    kayteeisdabomb
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    wish i saw the mary poppins ones at my work, i always get the Hydes

    Heather Ball
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    how about the "I dream of Genie" drunk - you get drunk so you can feel more comfortable outside the bottle

    Luis Hernandez Dauajare
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I am a Nutty Professor... And that is why I no longer drink.

    Ace
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'd like to think I'm a Hemingway, but I suspect I might have Nutty Professor tendencies somewhere in there too.

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    #64

    A couple on an inflatable raft in stormy seas, depicting a weird survival story from 1973 involving a whale encounter.

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    Nimitz
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Surviving like that for 4 months... Jesus

    Ace
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maurice_and_Maralyn_Bailey

    Vermonta
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ever seen the movie Joe Versus the Volcano?

    Rachel Pelz
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sounds similar to the Life of Pi.

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    #65

    Burger King restaurant with a sign, highlighted by a caption about a unique wedding paid for by Burger King.

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    CatD
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    8 months ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Smart. Did they hyphenate their name?

    WindySwede
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    As I saw a couple days ago. They took Burger,if I remember correctly?

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    Michael Largey
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Did Burger King make any stipulations about the type of wedding arrangements, or did they just say “Have it your way”?

    #66

    Man with intense expression, related to weird facts, wearing a jacket, as text discusses animal name confusion.

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    howdylee
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Don't tell anyone in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

    CP
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Have you found a Nittany Lion in the wild?

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    Hippopotamuses
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If it wasn't for the movie Red Dawn, I wouldn't have know what wolverines were either.

    laura lee
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He was too tall for wolverine

    Ace
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I thought that was Guy Martin for a minute there.

    Corvus
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    In some countries, the character "Wolverine" is actually called "Werewolf," so it's not entirely wrong.

    laura lee
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Other countries are wrong. Wolverine is described in the comics as having the characteristics of the animal wolverine, small and vicious.

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    #67

    A vintage photo of a young girl with text overlay sharing a weird fact about being mailed by parcel post in 1914.

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    Tucker Cahooter
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You couldn't do that safely any more. She would still get to the destination okay, but then you would run the risk that the postal worker delivering her would just toss her over the fence

    Susie Elle
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't think it could be safely done at all, in any case

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    Lisa T
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The girl was a bit Pierstorff about it though

    Lady Eowyn
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It was done numerous times back in the day.

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    #68

    Actors from "Dexter" who played siblings in a panel discussion setting, highlighting a weird and random fact about their relationship.

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    CatD
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's why it's called acting.

    Imnotthatpanda
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    To be fair, I recall the relationship between them feeling rather incestuous- especially from the woman’s side, during that show. Maybe it was just me. I had no idea they were an irl couple and it’s been years since I watch so maybe it was just me.

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    RedHairedDragon
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    8 months ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Man, Dexter really jumped the shark. It had so good story the first few seasons, and the third was just amazingly dark. Had they stopped after the fourth season, it would be one of the greatest series ever.

    Gabby M
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    New series Dexter: Resurrection summer 2025. I'll give it a shot.

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    laura lee
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well, you should never marry your brother...

    CP
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Need the step in there to make it kosher.

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    #69

    Krampusnacht celebration with a man in Krampus costume, showcasing a weird and random fact about this traditional event.

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    Shawn Hall
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Don't give Netflix any ideas

    Rachel Pelz
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That would be Southern Germany and Bavaria, but happening more like a rally than random individuals. Saint Nikolaus brings treats (like nuts and oranges, nowadays candy) to the kids, ansome decades ago Krampus would accompany him and threaten to take all kids with him who hadn't been good.

    Billo66
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Coal in my stocking I could handle. A drunk guy dressed as satan chasing me around with a stick? wtf

    Rick Murray
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Little Rick would have been totally into this, so long as it was allowed to hit back.

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    Richard Smith
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You don't need to sell the idea...you had me at child abuse!

    Blah Blah Blah
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    8 months ago

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    #70

    Upside-down traffic signal in Syracuse, highlighting one of many weird facts about the city's history and culture.

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    Hippopotamuses
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Isn't this potentially dangerous for drivers with colour perception issues?

    Bob Brooce
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's very definitely a violation of the standards in the US DOT's Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, which is, AFAIK, used by all 50 states.

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    Lady Eowyn
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Color blind people learn that red is on top, yellow in the middle, green on the bottom. This would be incredibly dangerous.

    Bill Hanson
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    In the UK, the green light includes some blue, for the red-green colour blind.

    Forrest Hobbs
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The standard vertical alignment of the lights - red at the top and so on - means that colour blindness isn't so much of an issue with UK traffic lights. We don't have the horizontal alignment I've seen used in some other countries.

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    TMMITW
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is absolutely a problem for people with red-green color blindness. Like my father. Who is from upstate New York.

    Gabby M
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's been there since the late 20's and there are signs warning folks about it IF they haven't been stolen which is a popular past time apparently. As far as the legality of it I cannot find any info about that, but it's STILL there sooo ... ¯\_(ツ)_/¯. https://uncoveringnewyork.com/upside-down-traffic-light-syracuse/ Visiting the World's Only Upside-Down Traffic Light in Syracuse, New York - Uncovering New York

    Gavin Johnson
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Luckily we have our bases covered, BRG, good old British Racing Green, either way up they’ve put us on top. Incidentally BRG was adopted by British racing teams as a thank you to Ireland, they staged motorsport events on open roads for British teams when the GB government outlawed the races on British roads.

    Forrest Hobbs
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Being picky: it was 1903. The government of Great Britain and Ireland (aka the UK) had by then outlawed racing on the public highways in Great Britain - but Ireland at the time was part of the UK (i.e., British despite not being part of Great Britain look don't blame me I just live here) and didn't have the ban. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/British_racing_green and https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1903_Gordon_Bennett_Cup

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    #71

    Five Guys restaurant exterior with sign, highlighting a weird fact about their extra fries in the bag strategy.

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    Shawn Hall
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is why I always order a small fry (called "little") from them, still plenty. They are quite tasty, cooked with 100% peanut oil.

    Spacey Stacey
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I do the same or split a larger order with whoever is dining with me

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    Lady Eowyn
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I love 5 Guys, but they're too expensive. Luckily I now live quite some way from the nearest one, thus removing temptation.

    CP
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Basic psychology. Same idea when JC Penny stopped doing "sales".

    2bwhctmvgn
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is not how you use the word "albeit". Maybe it would work if that semicolon were a comma, but even then it's awkward. It's almost always used as "albeit " in a way that counters an implied expectation from what came before. "He used a fancy word, albeit incorrectly."

    Vermonta
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If you look them up on the internet be sure to include restaurants in that search. Otherwise . . .

    CatD
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So, they're scamming people into thinking they got extra...

    Lady Eowyn
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How is this a scam? People are getting what they paid for.

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    Spacey Stacey
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The fries are the most unhealthy part of the meal!

    Johnnynatfan
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    so what? WHo goes to 5 guys to get a healthy meal?

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    #72

    Two elderly people in traditional attire standing in a Japanese garden, illustrating a random fact about centenarians.

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    Al Fun
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You had to pixelate a stock photo?

    Pikkie V
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    no, that's what Japanese people look like

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    Miki
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Many of them are dead, relatives don't report deaths so they can collect a pension.

    Forrest Hobbs
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Apparently most places with lots of very old people are actually filled with people who are either lying or misinformed about their age. More here: https://allthatsinteresting.com/blue-zones-supercentenarians and here: https://statmodeling.stat.columbia.edu/2019/08/06/are-supercentenarians-mostly-superfrauds/

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    Richard Graham
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I guess not having a face increases longevity.

    kayteeisdabomb
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This most likely isn't true. Many hide their deceased family members to continue cashing in the pension money.

    CatD
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Trump would want to cut their Social Security.

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

    I read somewhere that the number of people over 100 in Japan is widely inflated due to families not reporting the deaths of their elderly members, so they can continue to collect their pensions.

    Alro
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Shhhhhhhh don't tell them, they'll raise retirement age to 86yo

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    #73

    Man in a coffin from the movie "Buried," known for its intense scenes and surprising facts.

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    Anton
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Thats not him on the pic right?

    Marianne
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Very unlike Isla Fisher, who almost died during the filming of "Now you see me", when she was playing a scene where she was supposed to almost drown in a water bassin during a magic trick. No one realized that she was really struggling, not playing.

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    #74

    Tilted window on a Vermont house, known as a "witch window," linked to superstitions about witches and broomsticks.

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    Tom Hardeveld
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yes I can... I mean, THEY can... eh... yeah

    Imnotthatpanda
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Nice try, everyone knows only women can be witches!

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    CatD
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Where there's a will...

    Vermonta
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Nah, we just wanted some light and air there

    Auntriarch
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Where's Crystalwitch when you need her...

    Michael Largey
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Stuck inside some Vermont house, trying to get out the window.

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    #75

    Game character with text about the last-minute addition of a multiplayer feature to GoldenEye 007, a weird fact about its development.

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    Nimitz
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    STOP LOOKING AT MY SIDE OF THE SCREEN!

    JessieJ&LilyLovebug
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My roommate and I played that a lot Freshman year...she and I had a lot of laughs, especially as I kept leaning my chair back, and falling over backwards... ah, memories.

    Gavin Johnson
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I’ve just got an N64 emulator, first game I played? Goldeneye. 😀

    kayteeisdabomb
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Many good memories playing this with my brother. I miss him

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    #77

    A jar labeled "Fart," linking to weird and random facts about unusual Middle Ages beliefs.

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    Undercover
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    8 months ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I gladly announce, that my boyfriend and I will live forever! 😊 /j

    CatD
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They also thought bleeding someone already ill would help them so...

    CP
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That is what I told my kids.

    Robert Millar
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Only if it is from someone else.

    Heather Ball
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I can't get behind this. Maybe I am an a*s, butt this is a sh!tty idea.

    eMpTy
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It may not have prevented deth, but just one whiff and you would certainly know you where still alive.

    Pferdchen
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Prior to the end of humanity, pretty girls realized they could sell their farts in jars and make a lot of money. Remember: correlation does not mean causation.

    Verfin22
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not all farts smell though. Right?!!

    #78

    Flags at Antarctica's Ceremonial South Pole, highlighting weird and random facts about Club 300 membership.

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    Nimitz
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I mean, that's still over 90 C so that's still freaking intense

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    CP
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Is walking required or could i run?

    KDav
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How do we sign up? Because that sounds like a really good time!

    CatD
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Good way to give yourself a heart attack.

    WindySwede
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    8 months ago

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    And mathematicians only shake their heads? +200 + (-100) = 100... 😅🤓

    Trillian
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    8 months ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's not how the math works. In order to get the difference between two values on the scale you have to subtract the lower from the higher. So it's 200 - (-100)=300

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    #79

    Close-up of a human eye showcasing weird and random facts about Veronica Seider's extraordinary eyesight abilities.

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    Hax Deschain
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E3DbmBrArTY This one is Fake, in the Origin a Hoax of the Guinnes World Records, It didn´t exist a Veronica Seider. Look at the investigate Video, there it be explained.

    🇺🇦 🇵🇸 TribbleThinking
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't recognise people standing in front of me...

    kayteeisdabomb
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is fake....does bp not fact check anything?

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