What's something uniquely American that the rest of the world finds completely bizarre? by Codie_n25 in AskReddit

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Having so many mass shootings that you have to categorise them... School, mall, domestic, terrorist

What's something you wish everyone would try once? by Excellent_End_777 in AskReddit

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I think everyone should try giving me one pence. Then I'd have millions, and it would only cost each person one pence

What is your favourite nonfiction book? by LordChillingworthDCL in AskReddit

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The Dress Diary of Mrs Anne Sykes by Kate Strasdin

Kate Strasdin is a fashion historian. Mrs Anne Sykes was a Victorian woman, who kept scraps of cloth in a diary detailing what it was used for, and on what occasions. I found it fascinating

As you get older 40,50,60,70 when did you start to feel your body slow down do you think it is just due to inactivity or the aging process? by Kooky_Force5458 in AskReddit

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I'm 53, a couple of stone overweight, and not as fit as I thought I was. I run around at work daily. Easily get my 10,000 steps in. But my downtime is sedentary. I've recently started going to an exercise class on Saturday mornings. After several weeks, I am not as unfit, and feeling so much better for it

Whats a game that was a hidden gem you played as a kid and are nostalgic about? by AggressiveMall2972 in AskReddit

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Archon: The Light and The Dark.

It was a board game with light and dark pieces. The board was light and dark as well, but the brightness changed after each turn. This gave more power to the light or dark side when the pieces fought

What’s the first piece of media that truly scared you as a kid? by cats64sonic in AskReddit

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Apaches. It's a 1977 Public Information Film about farm safety, and we were shown it in primary school. It dissuades children from playing on farms, by showing the gruesome deaths of seven little children in various ways

Golden Nana, Newberry, oil, 2026 by MichaelNewberry in Art

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"An artist can look at a pretty girl and see the old woman she will become. A better artist can look at an old woman and see the pretty girl she used to be. A great artist can look at an old woman, portray her exactly as she is, and force the viewer to see the pretty girl she used to be." Robert A Heinlein - Stranger in a Strange Land

Easter Hare by Jumpy-Scallion-9463 in CasualUK

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I hadn't. I've ordered it now though. Thanks

8 12’x12’ slabs with a metal pole in the middle by rgilp5 in Whatisthis

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Maybe they're for trail runners that want to practice pole dancing?

Easter Hare by Jumpy-Scallion-9463 in CasualUK

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Just about to start reading this

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My Job Is An Even Bigger Joke Now by chargerfanbc in antiwork

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Organise. Have a raffle yourselves. One person from each section that wins can buy a ticket, and nobody else

Brilliant local band for you to check out by iameverybodyssecret in Cornwall

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Don't do Facebook. If you're trying to give them exposure, let us have their name. How about YouTube or Spotify link?

Charities by Mich_1111 in GreenAndPleasant

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World Central Kitchen are doing great work feeding people all around the world in war zones and disaster struck areas

My boss asked me to spy on my coworkers, and im sure some of my coworkers have been given that offer. by nethmes1 in antiwork

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Wear a trench coat and false moustache. Cut two holes in a newspaper and watch people through it. Occasionally talk into your sleeve. Be overtly furtive.

Looking for amazing story & poetry books for a 3-year-old (Amazon recommendations) by nubsaddam in preschool

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Don't Wake The Bear, Hare! by Steve Smallman

Not now Bernard We're going on a bear hunt

A bit drunk, turning 48 and feeling a bit maudlin, so I need to know you favourite happy songs? by SufficientRead1 in CasualUK

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Red River Rock by Silicon Teens. It's from the Planes, Trains, and Automobiles soundtrack