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In 2010, illustrator Alex Noriega was having some problems at work and so he started a blog as a way to figure out where he was going wrong. "I wanted to put on paper all that I had learned in life as simple as possible and try to see if what was happening around me made any sense," he says. Although it didn't help him to make sense of anything, it did however lead to this beautiful series of illustrations.

His blog is called Stuff No One Told Me (SNOTM for short), but while Alex may have learned life's lessons the hard way, he's making it easy for the rest of us by teaching us everything we need to know. His illustrations range from sobering reminders of things we often overlook in life to useful nuggets of zen-like wisdom to help us to become more conscientious humans. Take a look for yourself, and don't say no one told you.

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    Lisa-Marie Saunders
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wasn't this from the 'Sunscreen' song, by Baz Luhrman?

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    Rafaella Bueno
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think it's mostly a sign of confidence. Everyone has ideas, most people consider their own ideas dumb and let it end there, creative people believe and let them flow

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    Karina Rudbech
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Fem flade flødeboller på et fladt flødebollefad <--- knock yourself out ????

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    maggiemoonbeam
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Generalities are generally a bad idea. And BONERS? Nah, just sticky britches.

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    Sara Jane
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is a fantastic one, it took me a long time to realise that STUFF can be replaced, time and people can't.

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    Amanda Panda
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That awkward moment when you're wearing nikes and you can't do it.

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    Denis Schüle
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Like the gordian knot. Something there just is no easy solution and you just have to force your way through it. :-D

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    Peitto Burrito
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Now I REALLY want to life in a world where bunny hats are hot trend

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    Monique Wilson
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    sad that the person you chose for uglier is *fat*. sigh

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    Amanda Panda
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I like how the little bubble is drawn like a sperm.. I see what you did there. Also, ew.

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    Cayman
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    TOTALY how boring would the world be if everybody was exact duplicates of each other?

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    Sara Jane
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Only if you have a sh#t family will you really appreciate this one.

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    Maureen Mower
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Actually, I sent my kid to school to learn to read, write, do arithmetic, etc.... I expected him to learn about life at home.

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    carymouse
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Trust your instincts but act (as) rationally (as possible)

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    Rafaella Bueno
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think everyone understands that... there will always be someone worst off than you, but that shouldn't mean you shouldn't be allowed to complain or feel bad ever without feeling guilty. No matter how well off someone might be, they will still have their own problems, get stressed, and need to vent. Feeling inadequate doesn't mean you're not grateful for what you do have

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    Amanda Panda
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is annoying ...we all have friends like that. And on the rare occasions YOU need a favor from THEM... they are "too busy"

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    James Polony
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's funny how the people over-analyzing this are proving the point of the message.

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    Linda Bekkemellem
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is a good one. I think most people go through that stage where they enjoy calling themselves freaks, thinking they're so much diffrent than everyone else. But really, you're not. You're just as normal as everyone else.

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    Rachel Soucy
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    mean you has no idea what going on in the world

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    Daria B
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    ♩♪♬ "Belieeeeeeeve in yourself! You got to belieeeeeeeving yourself, baby. Belieeeeeeeve in yourself! Or you get nothing from anyone else" ♪♬

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    Benita Botha
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    On the flip side of that, I have learnt one does need to take themselves seriously enough to actually be proud of achievements and keep track of them, even if no one else does.

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    Sigrid Vinter
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't have a d**k, so I cannot relate to this situation :-P think I'll go and spread some anger, then

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    Batt Mann
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    ...so we -can- brag about the 2 weeks...?

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    Regina Ali
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Just turn your house into a Bar, problem solved.

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    Amanda Panda
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Some of my coworkers are winning at this game...

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    Amanda Panda
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    it may not solve anything, but venting def helps me feel better!

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    maryhadalittlelamb
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    no wonder there are a few contradicting ones here.. but that's ok..

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    Panji Agustian
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    unless you are truly smart and some jealous f**k just think you trying to be smart, because you know.. theyre dumb and jealous little b***h lol

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    Jay Steller
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Like that time I tried using Photoshop on a Mac and I was like, "WHY ISN'T CONTROL+Z WORKING?!"

    Alex Guzman
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    mac does have a control key... wait... mac have a control key? i wonder what it is for.

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    Dan Thomas
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why do you think they call it WD-40? The first 39 formulas didn't work (true fact).

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

    No!! Don't delete..delete...stop!!

    Linda Tonner
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Like my first attempt at making a clock face. Ha!

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    Panji Agustian
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    everyone's definition of "logic" is quite different tho..

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    Amanda Panda
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    *looks around* I see a lot of people NOT getting laid right now....

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    Amanda Panda
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You've clearly never worked in customer service. Squeaky wheel ALWAYS gets the oil.

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    April Altop
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Unless you work in the service industry...

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