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The idea behind feel-good stories is that it's important to counteract the negativity of bad news.

Of course, there will always be skeptics who say maintaining optimism in the long run is impossible and that every attempt to prove otherwise is just a form of escapism, but every now and then something happens that puts a smile on your face and makes you believe that we're all going to be OK.

So we at Bored Panda put together a new collection of such moments to remind you that there's still good in this world. Whether it's someone beating an illness or caring for an animal in need, we people are strong and have an endless capacity to love, and we can't forget that.

Continue scrolling to check out the list and if you need more positivity, fire up our earlier publications of the series here, here, and here.

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The Breathtaking Bravery Of Russian Citizens Who Know They’ll Be Arrested For Protesting The War And Do It Anyway

The Breathtaking Bravery Of Russian Citizens Who Know They’ll Be Arrested For Protesting The War And Do It Anyway

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

Good for them! I hope that Putin finally realises his madness and puts a stop to this terror.

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

Among them were some of my colleagues in St. Petersburg and Moscow. They WERE arrested. They were taken to the police station, asked to sign declarations and then released - at least this is what they told us. (I have serious doubts that this was all, as the Russian police are known for their brutality.) I am so proud of them and hope they are safe.

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

Please send them my grateful regards and admiration, if safe to do so

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

Living in Russias neighbor and having seen through media what happens in Russia, it is terrifying. If you go protest, they can have you fired. They can take your kids, on the grounds of if you are protesting, you must be a bad parent. They can beat you up when you are arrested. They can falsify criminal charges against you.

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

I hope they kill putin. Sorry for the dark comment, BP

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

I live in Finland, and my countrys media has been monitoring the political field in Russia very closely for a long time, basically since we gained indepence from it over 100 years ago. One of the more terrifying things that Russia has in store is that most of the people that could be the president after Putin are worse than him.

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

Putin will end up alongside Hilter in the history books of the future or worse yet, simply written off as a monstrous autocrat and actually forgotten / ignored by later generations. Either way, so much for the "legacy" that he is trying to create.

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

and like hitler people think they could manage this madman before he goes all out with this war... oups..."special operation" "wink, wink"

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

It's never "the people" who want war. It's always the l"Little Boys with all the Toys".

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

Some of them are facing backwards; most are wearing masks; some are truly brave and are barefaced.

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

About 58 percent of Russians approve of the invasion of Ukraine, while 23 percent oppose it, according to a poll conducted across Russia.

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

Each and every one of these people are amazing for taking part in this. So brave.

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

Oh wow! Why can't Americans come together to get things done? This is remarkable. I'm worried for them!

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

Speaking truth, not alternative facts, to power---may it be an inspiration to US citizens and citizens of the world.

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

Too many people have forgotten they exist only BC Russià has blanked media there so they get no bad publicity. Good people in a bad situation themselves. Blessed Be. 👍🌹💜😁😍🙏 Good on them for standing up and Protesting., It couldn't have been easy.

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

New variants all the time. Maybe individual immune issues are a concern. Maybe people who cannot get vaccines. Maybe adding some anonymity. Maybe not judge.

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

I know first-hand that Russians are AMAZING people! God bless and keep them!

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

Important to remember, the first country Putin invaded was his own.

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

Everyone should upvote this, the average russian really deserve and probably need some love ❤

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

I guess Ukrainians fighting for their land and losing their lives would have preferred being just arrested..

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

sadly this would never stop with peace protest... this will only stop with blood

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

The only way Russia is going to come out of this with any credibility is for Putin, his cronies and many others do go on to face a war crimes tribunal and have the chance to fully explain themselves. Just having a Russian show trial will not solve the problem.

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The people did Not want war in the first place. My lousy president Biden instigated war. The x president Obama is running the country behind the scenes. He hates America. He wants everyone to hate each other.

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

Are you high? How do you figure Biden started the war in Ukraine? That's completely ignorant. Why would he send billions of dollars in aid to Ukraine?? And how the hell is Obama "running things"? Do you realize how absolutely insane you sound? Stop watching Fox Entertainment and get off of Facebook. Get a new tinfoil hat, because obviously the one you have is worn out.

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See this is y it not right for companies to stop doing business there not everyone should go without cause or 1 jerk

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Sometimes, the impulse to consume negative news can be difficult to resist. "We are evolutionarily wired to screen for and anticipate danger, which is why keeping our fingers on the pulse of bad news may trick us into feeling more prepared," says Cecille Ahrens, clinical director of Transcend Therapy in San Diego, California.

Following the news may be necessary to stay informed, especially during a crisis but according to Ahrens, the feelings of fear, sadness, and anger triggered by negative headlines can keep people stuck in a "pattern of frequent monitoring," leading to worse mood and more anxious scrolling (doomscrolling).

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One Year Ago They Gave Me A 30% Chance Of Survival. Today I'm Still Standing Through My Last Day Of Chemo

One Year Ago They Gave Me A 30% Chance Of Survival. Today I'm Still Standing Through My Last Day Of Chemo

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My Son Is Autistic And Loves Cats, So For The Past 4 Years He Has Volunteered To Socialize The Cats And Kittens At Our Local Animal Shelter To Help Get Them Adopted

My Son Is Autistic And Loves Cats, So For The Past 4 Years He Has Volunteered To Socialize The Cats And Kittens At Our Local Animal Shelter To Help Get Them Adopted

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#5

I Made My Own Wedding Dress. I Feel Just Okay About It, But I Thought I'd Share Anyway

I Made My Own Wedding Dress. I Feel Just Okay About It, But I Thought I'd Share Anyway

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Ddoomscrolling can take a toll on mental health. Studies have linked the consumption of bad news to increased distress, anxiety, and depression, even when the news in question is relatively mundane.

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Graham Davey, professor emeritus of psychology at the University of Sussex, says exposure to bad news can make personal worries seem worse and even cause acute stress reactions and some symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder that can be quite long-lasting.

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I Don’t Usually Like To Smile For Photos, But This Month Is The One Year Anniversary Since My Overdose And The 6 Month Anniversary Of Being Sober

I Don’t Usually Like To Smile For Photos, But This Month Is The One Year Anniversary Since My Overdose And The 6 Month Anniversary Of Being Sober

I figured I deserve a smile.

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A Ukrainian Man With Down Syndrome Bakes Bread To Feed Ukrainian Soldiers Fighting The War

A Ukrainian Man With Down Syndrome Bakes Bread To Feed Ukrainian Soldiers Fighting The War

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The root of our interest in bad news may be the result of feeling vulnerable or helpless or overwhelmed.

"Let's say you are feeling stressed out at work and you disengage from your tasks to pick up your phone and doomscroll. Once you catch that compulsive behavior, check in with yourself and ask what it is you are thinking and feeling,” says Megan E. Johnson, a licensed clinical psychologist and researcher specializing in trauma and brain-behavior relationships.

"Once you understand your need, then you can find a realistic and appropriate way to get that need met, rather than compulsively turning to doomscrolling."

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Hikmet Kaya, An Engineer From Turkey, Standing In Front Of A Land Which He Afforested For 41 Years

Hikmet Kaya, An Engineer From Turkey, Standing In Front Of A Land Which He Afforested For 41 Years

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I Volunteer At The Humane Society And Fell In Love With This Girl. I Cried When I Found Out She Had Been Adopted. Two Weeks Later And She Was Returned For Being “Too Lazy”

I Volunteer At The Humane Society And Fell In Love With This Girl. I Cried When I Found Out She Had Been Adopted. Two Weeks Later And She Was Returned For Being “Too Lazy”

Took her straight home to her new couch where she is the cutest potato. Don’t know her name yet but just look at that face.

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This Dad Has One Great Son

This Dad Has One Great Son

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

I love that the parents went with their son's decision and only invited the one nice person.

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This Man Spoke With Every Parent In Uvalde, Texas To Build Personalized Caskets For All 19 Children Who Were Shot. His Name Is Trey Ganem

This Man Spoke With Every Parent In Uvalde, Texas To Build Personalized Caskets For All 19 Children Who Were Shot. His Name Is Trey Ganem

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

Trey Ganem should not have to customise coffins in the first place. :(

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Turning to your phone might just distance you from the colleagues and friends and family who could help.

"All it will do is temporarily distract you from your uncomfortable emotion," Johnson adds. "But those unpleasant feelings are there for a reason, and they communicate to us our needs, so we cannot just silence them with distractions. Once you become aware that what you actually need is support, then maybe you can reach out to a colleague and delegate some tasks.”

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An Incredible Turnaround

An Incredible Turnaround

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The First Portrait I Ever Did Back In 2011 vs. The Most Recent Portrait From 2021, It's Been A Long Journey

The First Portrait I Ever Did Back In 2011 vs. The Most Recent Portrait From 2021, It's Been A Long Journey

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12-Year-Old Kid Is Adopted By The Family Of His Best Friend

12-Year-Old Kid Is Adopted By The Family Of His Best Friend

We don’t know which is sweeter: Andrew and Joc’s love of KelloggsUS PopTarts, or the bond these two share! We are thrilled that Andrew has found his forever family with his best friend and new brother, Joc, and the Gill family

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I’m A Father! My Wife Didn’t Want Me To Share Any Pictures With Family Yet But I Can’t Hold It In. He Is Perfect And Since None Of You Are Family, I’m Just Hoping I Can Spread My Joy

I’m A Father! My Wife Didn’t Want Me To Share Any Pictures With Family Yet But I Can’t Hold It In. He Is Perfect And Since None Of You Are Family, I’m Just Hoping I Can Spread My Joy

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"We believe that if we have all the facts, we can make better decisions and protect ourselves from danger," Johnson says.

"This illusion of control and safety is a fallacy, though. There is a never-ending supply of information to consume, so we never feel like we have all the information—because we don't, and we can't."

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My 9-Year-Old Found This Rock A Month Ago And It Became His “Lucky” Rock. He Takes It Everywhere. Today I Have An Important Job Interview And I Found His Rock On My Seat

My 9-Year-Old Found This Rock A Month Ago And It Became His “Lucky” Rock. He Takes It Everywhere. Today I Have An Important Job Interview And I Found His Rock On My Seat

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This Goose At My Hospital Laid Eggs And Is Nesting In A Large Planter, One Of Our Maintenance Guys Built This Umbrella For Her And Set Her Up With Nearby Water

This Goose At My Hospital Laid Eggs And Is Nesting In A Large Planter, One Of Our Maintenance Guys Built This Umbrella For Her And Set Her Up With Nearby Water

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During The Memorial Day Siren, An Holocaust Survivor Is Being Honored By Her Granddaughter

During The Memorial Day Siren, An Holocaust Survivor Is Being Honored By Her Granddaughter

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

Dam onion ninjas. The granddaughter looks so happy to salute her grandmother.

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Given that avoidance might not be practical, experts suggest these three ways to make your experience on the internet more positive:

  • Be mindful of what you consume on social media. If you log on to connect with other people, focus on the personal news and photos shared instead of the latest headlines;
  • Seek out the content that makes you happy to balance out your newsfeed. This may be images of cute kittens, beautiful landscapes, drool-worthy food videos, or something else. You could even follow a social media account dedicated to sharing only happy and positive news;
  • Use social media to promote positivity and kindness. Sharing good things that are happening in your life can improve your mood, and your positive mood can spread to others. You may also like to compliment others on social media. While this might sound awkward, people will appreciate it more than you think.
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6 Months Ago, Our Psycho Neighbor Trapped Our Cat And Released Him 12 Miles Away. Today, We Found Him! Welcome Home, Iggy

6 Months Ago, Our Psycho Neighbor Trapped Our Cat And Released Him 12 Miles Away. Today, We Found Him! Welcome Home, Iggy

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

I hope you also paid a friendly visit to the neighbour with a baseball bat in hand.

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After 170 Hours I Finally Finished My Drawing

After 170 Hours I Finally Finished My Drawing

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A Round Of Applause To This Lady

A Round Of Applause To This Lady

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You might also want to consider doing something nourishing for yourself – such as being outdoors in nature or making your favorite meal. This might help shift your mind from troubling news and create a more positive and resilient mindset that can better deal with worries.

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At the end of the day, we have to accept that some things are just out of our control and focus on the ones that we can, in fact, change.

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An 80-Year-Old Who Showed Up To Join The Ukrainian Army, Carrying With Him A Small Case With 2 T-Shirts, A Pair Of Extra Pants, A Toothbrush And A Few Sandwiches For Lunch

An 80-Year-Old Who Showed Up To Join The Ukrainian Army, Carrying With Him A Small Case With 2 T-Shirts, A Pair Of Extra Pants, A Toothbrush And A Few Sandwiches For Lunch

He said he was doing it for his grandkids.

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

I swear if he does not make it out of this war I will personally murder putin and the whole Kremlin.

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Had Me At The First Part For Sure

Had Me At The First Part For Sure

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My 18-Year-Old Donating Stem Cells Today To A Stranger With Blood Cancer. Proud Is An Understatement

My 18-Year-Old Donating Stem Cells Today To A Stranger With Blood Cancer. Proud Is An Understatement

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My Radiotherapy Treatments Worked! Most Tumors Has Reduced In Size And Are Less Painful

My Radiotherapy Treatments Worked! Most Tumors Has Reduced In Size And Are Less Painful

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Our Neighbor From India Asked If We Have A Sauté Pan For Him To Lend. We Had And This Is How He Returned It

Our Neighbor From India Asked If We Have A Sauté Pan For Him To Lend. We Had And This Is How He Returned It

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

This is a really wholesome practice. We do it in Pakistan too. If you borrow some cutlery or get a box of food in non-disposable dishes or boxes, you return it filled with food too.

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I Cleaned My Depression Room

I Cleaned My Depression Room

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My Son Got His First Pair Of Glasses

My Son Got His First Pair Of Glasses

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Found Out Today My Great-Uncle (Right) Is Dog Walking Buddies With Stephen King

Found Out Today My Great-Uncle (Right) Is Dog Walking Buddies With Stephen King

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Members Of The Un Council Walked Out On The Speech Of Russia's Minister Of Foreign Affairs

Members Of The Un Council Walked Out On The Speech Of Russia's Minister Of Foreign Affairs

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A Pic I Took Of My Husband With All The Books He Wrote

A Pic I Took Of My Husband With All The Books He Wrote

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

Ooh, I read two I think. Sci-fi is not my favourite genre, but these were really neat! 100% recommended to any space and sci-fi lover.

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Shout Out To The Parents For Being Wholesome And Inclusive

Shout Out To The Parents For Being Wholesome And Inclusive

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

Love that the parents provided her with a nightcap too and she just goes with the flow...

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#39

I Think I Found My Favorite Photography Genre

I Think I Found My Favorite Photography Genre

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My Father, 67. Finally A Us Citizen After 17 Years Of Processes And Paperwork

My Father, 67. Finally A Us Citizen After 17 Years Of Processes And Paperwork

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

How ridiculous that it takes so long! But congratulations to him. :)

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Seeing My Husband The Day After Donating 68% Of My Liver To Him

Seeing My Husband The Day After Donating 68% Of My Liver To Him

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

Facts: Livers can regenerate, and you can donate a portion to someone else and still have enough to survive with, and the rest will regrow in time. Amazing thing she did for her husband. :)

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#43

This Restaurant Not Only Welcomes Dogs, It Offers Dog Portions For Cheap

This Restaurant Not Only Welcomes Dogs, It Offers Dog Portions For Cheap

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#45

My Wife Receiving An Anonymous Donor's Bone Marrow That Can Potentially Save Her Life

My Wife Receiving An Anonymous Donor's Bone Marrow That Can Potentially Save Her Life

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#46

Just Landed My Dream Job... To Teach People About Dinosaurs And Prehistoric Animals At A Natural History Museum

Just Landed My Dream Job... To Teach People About Dinosaurs And Prehistoric Animals At A Natural History Museum

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For My 18th Birthday I Got A Tattoo Of My Dad's Laugh On My Arm, He Passed 3 Years Ago. I Have His Smile And Joy Wherever I Go Now

For My 18th Birthday I Got A Tattoo Of My Dad's Laugh On My Arm, He Passed 3 Years Ago. I Have His Smile And Joy Wherever I Go Now

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I’m Opening A Brewery/Taproom And Modified The Men/Women Restrooms To All Gender

I’m Opening A Brewery/Taproom And Modified The Men/Women Restrooms To All Gender

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This Is Somehow Super Cute

This Is Somehow Super Cute

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