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Ashes to Ashes
by ed » Thu Sep 02, 2021 10:31 pm
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Seems I have amassed a bit of an ashes collection. Wife's mom and dad and my bro. I tried to get my SIL's mom but no go.
I have made it clear that...
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– J. Bolly! D.
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Last post by Doctor X Sat Sep 04, 2021 7:18 am
Board Software Error
by The Atheist » Tue Aug 24, 2021 8:08 pm
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Whoever's responsible for the forum software needs to fix a glitch.
My title page is showing The Skeptical Community just beside the phpBB logo, but...
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I was just observing the hypocrisy of you complaining and then choosing to continue to use a forum you despise.
Now you're confusing scorn with...
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Last post by xouper Thu Sep 02, 2021 12:25 am
Lake Ed
by ed » Sun Feb 17, 2019 6:02 pm
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Working hard to make this a Must-Visit destination here in picturesque just west of central Florida.
Remember the Lake Ed theme song:
Bring the...
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Small children then. :x
. . . . You're planning to stock the lake with small children next?
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Last post by Ben Trovado Wed Sep 01, 2021 9:53 pm
Ida and New Orleans
by ed » Sun Aug 29, 2021 10:59 am
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Looks bad (again). Where is Brownie when you need him?
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Just glad that the levees held this time around.
Power grid looks like a dog's breakfast, but at least it wasn't as bad as it might have been.
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Last post by Ben Trovado Wed Sep 01, 2021 9:51 pm
Psychopaths
by ed » Wed Aug 25, 2021 4:35 pm
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I recall seing Goodfellas for the first time and thinking: god, I'd like to know Tommy, he could come in handy .
Having seen a number of psychopaths...
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Who does a guy have to kill to get a nomination around here?
. . . waaaait a minute.
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Last post by Ben Trovado Thu Aug 26, 2021 8:55 pm
Happy 10th Anniversary
by Pyrrho » Mon Jun 02, 2014 10:41 am
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10 years ago today the forum became sentient. Or the refugees from tyranny landed on the golden shores of freedom. Or some squirming life forms...
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Get to work.
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Last post by Boss Paul Wed Aug 11, 2021 10:41 pm
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Last post by sparks Mon Aug 09, 2021 11:22 pm
Happy birthday, Nyarl
by Witness » Mon Aug 09, 2021 9:40 pm
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If I'm not mistaken? :)
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Happy lap around the sun Nyar. And many more.
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Last post by sparks Mon Aug 09, 2021 11:20 pm
Covid Testing
by ed » Sun Aug 08, 2021 1:11 am
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Some simple questions.
If you have been vaccinated will you test positive?
Is that test dependent?
What does testing positive mean? You have it?...
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If a person has covid, but with no symptoms, they are far more likely to spread the virus
The important factor is how much vital shedding a person...
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Last post by robinson Sun Aug 08, 2021 4:58 am
Jetpack Man/Woman/They/Them/It
by Pyrrho » Thu Jul 29, 2021 10:08 pm
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Crazy
Around 6:12 p.m. Wednesday, a Boeing 747 pilot radioed to report “a possible jetpack man in sight,” according to a recording from the...
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If it shows up, they can find out what it be
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Last post by robinson Mon Aug 02, 2021 2:36 am
I Review Everything right here -FREE-
by ed » Fri May 07, 2021 10:37 am
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Movies, music, your mom. Everything.
Language is not a problem, I have opinions whether or not I know what is going on. Similarly music and theater....
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I am not convinced Ed cuddles.
We better don't look too… ahem!… deeply into that!
But ed's still a slacker, hasn't reviewed anything as of late....
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Last post by Witness Fri Jul 30, 2021 12:37 am
Scotch Whiskey thread
by sparks » Wed May 24, 2017 3:29 am
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A friend of mine says someone just gave him a bottle of Tamnavulin double cask. Anyone here tried it? Looks as though if one were to buy it in the...
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I'm not that versed in Scotch as I am in Bourbon. What would you recommend to a Bourbon drinker in Scotch?
Leave all jokes about you drink t3h...
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Last post by Doctor X Wed Jul 28, 2021 5:24 am
Wine
by ed » Thu Jul 22, 2021 11:19 am
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I guess I was a bit of a wine snob back in the day, up until I quit drinking.
I am noticing now something interesting... the number of different...
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Finished a bottle of Faustino I 2005. Tomorrow I think I'll go for an Amarone with my cheese. :)
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Last post by Witness Tue Jul 27, 2021 12:13 am
Bucket List
by ed » Tue Jul 20, 2021 1:40 am
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I was watching this documentary Every Little Step or something about the creation of a Broadway show (A Chorus Line)
I was watching the process and...
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I don't think you can visit the Titanic in a bucket.
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Last post by solely Tue Jul 20, 2021 9:51 pm
Is anyone else here this odd?
by robinson » Sat Jul 17, 2021 8:21 pm
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I read new xkcd comics on the wiki
Also, did you know xkcd is in every spellchecker? But KXCD is not? (it's a radio station)
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I read new xkcd comics on the wiki
Also, did you know xkcd is in every spellchecker? But KXCD is not? (it's a radio station)
Seriously, from...
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Last post by Ben Trovado Mon Jul 19, 2021 5:44 pm
Oh Noooooooooo!!!!!
by ed » Sat Jul 10, 2021 9:56 pm
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I am sorry to inform you that your device was compromised.
I'll explain what led to all of this. I have used a Zero Day vulnerability with a special...
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Oh wait it's $25.5 million.
Hello Dear,
As-salamu alaykum
Hope this email meets you at your best, My name is Basmah Amira Bint Saud Bin...
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Last post by Pyrrho Sun Jul 11, 2021 2:15 pm
Yet again more News From The World of Duh.
by Nyarlathotep » Sat Aug 29, 2015 3:08 am
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Psychics Reveal All: 'It's a Scam'
You don't fucking say. I am shocked, SHOCKED I tell you.
wonka.jpg
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Man, those were the good old days
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Last post by robinson Fri Jul 09, 2021 4:12 pm
17 Years!!!!
by Pyrrho » Sat Jul 03, 2021 12:25 am
Plus 30 days...June 2, 2004 Skeptica got this joint started.
It's been 17 years! :HoppingMad2:
Imma have a cold drink.
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Last post by asthmatic camel Thu Jul 08, 2021 8:15 pm
A bit of levity
by ed » Wed Jul 07, 2021 3:49 pm
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Turn the speakers up for this blast from a Commie past:
Enjoy.
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In a monotonous voice.
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Last post by Grammatron Thu Jul 08, 2021 3:55 am
The larger questions
by Ben Trovado » Mon Jul 05, 2021 12:25 am
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It's time to mull over the larger questions raised by philosophy and ponder the meaning of life (No, not Ginger vs. Mary Ann. Everyone picks Mary...
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Kong, because he's into hot babes, evidence,
6) ?????? I'm fucking old and dense.
Socrates because I'm feeling a little salty with China now....
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Last post by Ben Trovado Tue Jul 06, 2021 8:08 pm
The Other Place
by Ben Trovado » Fri Jul 02, 2021 7:28 pm
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It has been years since I checked in at the other place. After the great unraveling (when lots of people left so as not to provide private info to...
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I can only eat 42 eggs.
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Last post by Ben Trovado Mon Jul 05, 2021 2:20 am
Russia
by Witness » Mon Mar 24, 2014 3:04 am
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OK, I open this tentative thread.
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↑ Sadly no, it's the entrance to the villa in the Parc Lagrange in Geneva:
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Last post by Witness Tue Jun 22, 2021 1:55 am
Asthmatic Camel's Nerdy Modelling Thread.
by asthmatic camel » Tue Oct 08, 2019 12:31 am
As opposed to NBL-type modelling, just to clarify, and separate from the Fag-o-Cycling thread which, while nerdy, is not quite this nerdy.
Some of...
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Last post by Anaxagoras Sun Jun 20, 2021 2:32 pm
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Last post by robinson Fri Jun 18, 2021 8:56 pm
Investments a la Camel
by asthmatic camel » Wed Mar 29, 2017 9:23 pm
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I'm fucking rich.
So fuck you.
If you ask me very nicely.
Very very nicely.
I'll tell you.
To fuck off.
And spend years wearing horrible...
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I rest my case.
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Last post by sparks Thu Jun 17, 2021 1:20 am
A room with a view.
by asthmatic camel » Tue Mar 23, 2021 7:09 am
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I've always fancied one of these but this isn't quite what I had in mind...
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Things are looking up, myself, Mrs. Camel, our part-time feline companion, Simba, and neighbours included. I can now see Kinder Scout from what has...
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Last post by asthmatic camel Tue Jun 15, 2021 5:28 pm
Pyrrho!
by Boss Paul » Tue Sep 05, 2017 9:39 am
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Last post by Pyrrho Sat Jun 12, 2021 3:33 pm
Bezos in space?
by ed » Mon Jun 07, 2021 12:00 pm
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Jeff Bezos announced Monday that he will travel to space next month on his company Blue Origin's first passenger flight.
REally?
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He's coming back? Yeah well...
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Last post by Fid Sat Jun 12, 2021 3:05 am
Surveillance
by ed » Thu Sep 25, 2014 11:51 am
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Detectives investigating the case of a missing University of Virginia student were headed to Texas today after a man suspected in her disappearance...
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They do now
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Last post by robinson Mon Jun 07, 2021 3:43 am
Keep It Real
by ed » Thu May 27, 2021 11:26 am
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What ensued was one of the most spectacular ass-whoopings ever witnessed in the Atlantic northeast
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They just keepin it real
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Last post by robinson Mon Jun 07, 2021 2:21 am
Peeves - Shit that annoys you.
by ed » Thu May 27, 2021 11:29 am
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When a waiter or other minion does something for you or brings your food and you say thank you and they respond with
No Problem
In other words,...
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Stupid fucking women that get to the front of large slow moving queues in shops, get all their items rung through whilst discussing/arguing about...
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Last post by robinson Wed Jun 02, 2021 3:52 pm
I just put robinson back on ignore, and...
by shemp » Tue Nov 10, 2020 4:49 pm
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it really cuts way down on my reading time. And the threads make more sense. Life is good again!
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it really cuts way down on my reading time.
It’s even quicker to just not read anything before slapping a random thought into a thread
I...
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Last post by ed Tue Jun 01, 2021 3:46 pm
Memorial Day 2021
by ed » Mon May 31, 2021 10:39 am
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bothsmaller.jpg
Granddad and Dad
Thanks and RIP.
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Granddad and Dad
Thanks and RIP.
My father's father lost two brothers in WW2. I don't have any photos of them.
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Last post by xouper Mon May 31, 2021 8:41 pm
THE Izittrue Appreciation Thread.
by izittrue » Wed Oct 07, 2020 10:53 pm
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I’m overdue for one you fuks!
And I’ll be older tomorrow 10-8.
Get off my lawn.
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That's how you two fuckers respond to a delicious redhead?
Fuck you both.
I don't know you.
You are both dead to me. :)
I gave you a thank you....
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Last post by izittrue Fri May 28, 2021 10:47 pm
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Last post by Witness Mon May 24, 2021 10:59 pm
Can't remember what this poem is called.
by Churchill » Sun May 23, 2021 2:20 am
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I know many of you will know it.
A fellow tries to escape death and the place he goes to run away is the exact place where death happens to be...
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That's the one Pyrrho, thanks!
Thanks for the link to the Owl Creek Bridge one Ed.
I do nor recall anyone other than my dad (who used it once)...
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Last post by ed Mon May 24, 2021 11:20 am
Travel photography (B&W version)
by Witness » Tue May 18, 2021 4:16 am
Much remains to be done (I have a wardrobe full of Kodachromes and went digital ~ 15 years ago), but here are the places where I took pictures in...
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Last post by Witness Tue May 18, 2021 4:16 am
Where's Pyrrho?
by shemp » Wed May 12, 2021 8:06 pm
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Hasn't posted since April 26. Didn't say anything about taking a break. Anyone know if he's OK?
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Yup. Some day I will take pictures.
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Last post by Pyrrho Tue May 18, 2021 12:44 am
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Last post by Hotarubi Sat May 08, 2021 12:26 pm
Vaccine Side Effects
by asthmatic camel » Mon May 03, 2021 8:47 pm
So, I got my second Pfizer jab on Friday. Since then my oven's broken down, the kitchen plumbing broke and caused a flood and I have toothache. (And...
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Last post by robinson Wed May 05, 2021 8:16 pm
Shemp's official "Mugshot of the Week" thread
by shemp » Mon Nov 23, 2020 3:53 pm
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We'll start with the infamous pirate Captain Halfbeard:
Mass. man charged with threatening officers
A Massachusetts man was arrested after...
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Southern Pines man charged with stealing trash truck, driving into pillar at Pittsburgh Airport
PITTSBURGH — A North Carolina man is accused of...
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Last post by shemp Tue May 04, 2021 7:53 pm
Skeptical Community MVP
by Rob Lister » Mon Apr 05, 2021 7:35 pm
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We don't have a language award. All we have is a like button that most of us use cynically; as in fuck you.
But who is SC's MVP. Who among us...
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– J.D.
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Last post by Doctor X Sun May 02, 2021 8:38 am
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Last post by Hotarubi Sat May 01, 2021 11:18 am
Riots in Minnesota
by Bruce » Sun May 31, 2020 12:47 am
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In Minnesota. Fucking seriously?
What crazy shit is coming next?
Is Wisconsin going to declare themselves an independent totalitarian regime?...
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Brainerd man who helped burn MPD 3rd Precinct sentenced to 4 years in prison, owes $12M in restitution
A Brainerd man has been sentenced for his...
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Last post by Anaxagoras Tue Apr 27, 2021 11:07 pm
The Case Against Abdul Alhazred
by Mr Manifesto » Mon Jul 26, 2004 4:35 am
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Well, in case you didn't notice, Abdul Alhazred (herein AA) is spamming the shit out of the Politics forum.
Believe it or not, some of us want to...
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What is the issue with scrolling past a couple of train threads... all this does is add threads about threads about trains to the existing threads...
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Last post by robinson Sun Apr 25, 2021 5:20 pm
It's October 22, 1929
by ed » Thu Apr 22, 2021 6:44 pm
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You have some money invested in the market. Make up an amount for the sake of the story.
You know that in a week the market will collapse and that...
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Now they're saying it was 80 pounds.
Authorities believe a whopping 80 pounds of Tannerite were detonated for a gender reveal party in a...
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Last post by Anaxagoras Sat Apr 24, 2021 1:38 pm
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Last post by ed Wed Apr 14, 2021 8:56 pm
Bad jokes
by robinson » Fri Mar 26, 2021 6:00 am
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