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Life can always find a way to surprise us, where the most simple, straightforward, and mundane task sometimes goes awry and you are left sitting there and wondering how exactly did this happen. The blessing and curse of the 21st century is that there will always be someone around to document it for posterity. 

This online group documents the painful and sometimes inexplicable fails they have encountered “in the wild,” so be sure to upvote the posts where you really do not understand how someone failed at the single thing they needed to do and comment your own experiences if you aren’t afraid. 

#1

Looks About Right 👍

Looks About Right 👍

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    Even in the smallest, most seemingly easy jobs there needs to be some level of quality assurance. If you disagree, scroll through this article a bit and see if it changes your mind. Consumer protections against questionable quality do go back to the Medieval ages when various guilds were responsible for making sure the things their members produced were up to scratch and wouldn’t discredit the entire profession. Now if a company messes up, its competitors are no doubt gleeful at the opportunity. 

    Modern companies do use more statistical methods and will generally have an idea of how many units per thousand or million will have some issue. Fixing every single one is generally not considered worth it, so an unlucky consumer down the line will just have to “eat” the company's mistake. On the bright side, if you do end up with a misprinted shirt or some other mistake, you at least get to stand out from the crowd. 

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    #4

    Whoever Edited This Advertisement Never Saw A Human Foot

    Whoever Edited This Advertisement Never Saw A Human Foot

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

    Don't see what's wrong - if their feet are like that they need all the help they can get.

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    #5

    Really, Frankenstein Is An Author Now?

    Really, Frankenstein Is An Author Now?

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    RAM31280
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not only did Dr Frankenstein reanimate a human body, he wrote a book about the woman that wrote his story. It's a real mind trip.

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    Of course, some issues come down to human error, be it a typo, or misreading some instructions. In our private lives, these at most cost us some money and our dignity, as friends and family are likely to constantly bring up some mistake we happened to make. But in the “real world,” mistakes will inevitably cost as much as some lawyers can squeeze out of a jury or the legal system, as most places have a set of rules to define damages from negligence

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    As much as business owners and manufacturers may dislike it, these laws do protect us, consumers from them. Even a CEO is also a consumer at times, so it’s important not to be short-sighted here. The origins of the law involved Scotland, a ginger beer float, and a snail. A woman named May Donoghue ordered the aforementioned item and was shocked to discover a dead, decomposed snail in the liquid. This led her to sue the manufacturer of the ginger beer in 1932.

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    I Did Not Know There Were 11 World Wars

    I Did Not Know There Were 11 World Wars

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    In this case, judge, Lord MacMillan ended up creating a new sort of tort, which is just a legal term for a civil wrong, the sort that they can pursue legal action for. In Donoghue v Stevenson (the latter being the manufacturer of the ginger beer and snail combo,) Donoghue did not outright win the case, but it did create a shift in legal thought about the responsibilities of manufacturers, particularly for food and beverages. 

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    #14

    Handle With Care

    Handle With Care

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

    I see nothing wrong here. It says 'Ragile Handle Ith care'. I don't know what language it is, but clearly it means 'Sorry for damaging your box'.

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    #15

    So, Uh… Wanna Tell Me What Went Wrong With This One?

    So, Uh… Wanna Tell Me What Went Wrong With This One?

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    The result is that anyone who does not take “reasonable care” to protect a third party can be held liable. This started with food and drinks but quickly expanded. So a doctor giving bad advice can be sued just as effectively as someone selling you a defective drill. As with so many things in life, this basically comes down to money. If a company or person wrongs you, they are now compelled to compensate you financially. 

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    #17

    Ahhh Yes,the Nutritional Info I Needed. I R I S H

    Ahhh Yes,the Nutritional Info I Needed. I R I S H

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    #18

    Julian Are You Ok?

    Julian Are You Ok?

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    #20

    If Only There Were Something In The Nest That Started With The Letter E…

    If Only There Were Something In The Nest That Started With The Letter E…

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    #21

    Looks Like #tacobell Couldn’t Find The Inside Of A Taco

    Looks Like #tacobell Couldn’t Find The Inside Of A Taco

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    #22

    ‘Anti-Graffiti’, Huh? (Waterloo Bridge)

    ‘Anti-Graffiti’, Huh? (Waterloo Bridge)

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    #23

    Since 14 Together 20 / Together Since 1420

    Since 14 Together 20 / Together Since 1420

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    #24

    Ah Yes. Everything Is Fine Here

    Ah Yes. Everything Is Fine Here

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

    You print these labels off yourself in tesco! This was done on purpose

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    #27

    When It's Close To The End Of The Shift

    When It's Close To The End Of The Shift

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

    Whoever did this should be forced to complete a 1000 piece jigsaw every day for the rest of their life.

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    #32

    Make Sure You Use The Left Lane Cause Left Lane Closed

    Make Sure You Use The Left Lane Cause Left Lane Closed

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

    Intelligent motorways are only as intelligent as the clown typing the messages.

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    #33

    The People Who Thought That This Bathroom Was Ethical

    The People Who Thought That This Bathroom Was Ethical

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    #34

    Just Saw This Jem On My Jobsite Friday !!!

    Just Saw This Jem On My Jobsite Friday !!!

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    #35

    It Would Be Easier To Get The Right Flag

    It Would Be Easier To Get The Right Flag

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    #36

    Bought A Chocolate Milk But They Forgot To Add Chocolate I Guess?

    Bought A Chocolate Milk But They Forgot To Add Chocolate I Guess?

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    #37

    Photoshoping Can Be Hard

    Photoshoping Can Be Hard

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

    Dude just sneezed while they were taking the picture. It twanged back onto his face a second after this was taken. He swore quietly to himself, but carried on as if nothing had happened. Or it's the photoshop thing.

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    #38

    Labeled The Fruitables Boss

    Labeled The Fruitables Boss

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

    Don't have anything big enough to boil them in, a barrel perhaps.. But onions, pastry, potato/melon tasty!

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

    You find a bin big enough for watermelon in back, Broke rule #1 though- always change the price before putting on floor.

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

    Bro this must be the same store as the watermelon labeled as potato

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

    For a hot minute I thought those hasselbacks were chocolate croissants. Just to add to the chaos

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

    Hate to see what the meat section is labeled like. Hotdogs = chicken wings

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

    Let me guess. . . same store. . .? So, those labelled "Baking Potatoes" also came in a large produce box labelled Potatoes. . .?

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

    Not the giant un-ripened potatoes again. This supermarket is really doing their best to sell them.

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

    Love how it’s labeled “potatoes,” priced as “onions,” and filled with watermelons. So all together we have potatoniomelons.

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

    Well at least now we know why the label on the watermelon says baking potatoes.

    Anonymous Panda She/Her/Hers
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    These poor potatoes. No one can even remember which ones they are! Constantly mislabeled.

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

    Must be the same store as the swapped onions potatoes and the potato labeled melon

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    #40

    Mcdonalds, You Know That Chicken Is Not A Drink. Right?

    Mcdonalds, You Know That Chicken Is Not A Drink. Right?

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    #42

    New Security Cameras After A Sa At Work! 🙃

    New Security Cameras After A Sa At Work! 🙃

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

    Honestly i'm just happy they tried, this was probably fixed after the photo was taken anyway.

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    #43

    While Shopping At Costco-This Caught My Eye. Well, I Guess It Looks Nice

    While Shopping At Costco-This Caught My Eye. Well, I Guess It Looks Nice

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    #44

    Child Car Seat Installation Instructions

    Child Car Seat Installation Instructions

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    #45

    Wait I Remember That Character, It's Super-Man!

    Wait I Remember That Character, It's Super-Man!

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    #46

    How Not To Install A Metal Roof

    How Not To Install A Metal Roof

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

    At least they drilled in the risen area and not, like 99% of DIY would do, in the lower part

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    #47

    All Of The Bar Stools At Our Air Bnb Were Assembled Backwards

    All Of The Bar Stools At Our Air Bnb Were Assembled Backwards

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

    How would you even be able to put your feet on the footrest with that ridiculously extended seat?! And there is almost NO back - design flaws galore!

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    #49

    This House Costs $2m+ And They Think This New Driveway Is Fine

    This House Costs $2m+ And They Think This New Driveway Is Fine

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

    My house isn't worth that much and I'm not going to be happy with that drive either.

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    #51

    In 1731 The King Of Sweden Sent A Taxidermist His Pet Lion Who Died. This Is What Was Sent Back. It’s Currently On Display At A Formal Royal Residence

    In 1731 The King Of Sweden Sent A Taxidermist His Pet Lion Who Died. This Is What Was Sent Back. It’s Currently On Display At A Formal Royal Residence

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    #52

    Op's Apartment Installed New Siding And Choked Their Ac Unit By Enclosing It

    Op's Apartment Installed New Siding And Choked Their Ac Unit By Enclosing It

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    #53

    Math, Not Even Once!

    Math, Not Even Once!

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    #54

    This Is At My Blind School. Really Accessible

    This Is At My Blind School. Really Accessible

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    #56

    I'm Sorry, But Something Went Wrong In Product Development

    I'm Sorry, But Something Went Wrong In Product Development

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    #59

    A Professional Wiring Of A Satellite Dish

    A Professional Wiring Of A Satellite Dish

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

    Direct tv had a 3rd party contractor come out to do an installation, this is exactly what he did, he told us he’s not going to get paid for the job because he was 1 hour over schedule

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    #61

    Concentrating The Rain Into A Refreshing Seated Shower

    Concentrating The Rain Into A Refreshing Seated Shower

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

    The double railing prevents anyone from sitting on the bench anyway.

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    #62

    Trains Too Big For Tunnels

    Trains Too Big For Tunnels

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    James016
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    To be fair, they caught this in the design stage, none of these trains had been built yet.

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    #63

    Floor In My Apartment Building

    Floor In My Apartment Building

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    #65

    Just Looking For An Accident

    Just Looking For An Accident

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

    😳. But... but.... Uff. I'm not a craftsman but even I can see that there are two options to install the stairs and *t h i s* is the wrong one. 🫣

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    #67

    I Don't Think They Even Tried

    I Don't Think They Even Tried

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

    Once a pupil's mother sent me a text and ended it with the word: 'mum'. My toxic mother died over a year ago and seeing a text like that made feel weird. The texting mother is from Ukraine, so Polish is a foreign language to her, but still.

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    #69

    Did They Really Not Think Before They Wrote That Down?

    Did They Really Not Think Before They Wrote That Down?

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

    look there are exactly two choices: non-binary haircuts for women and non-binary haircuts for men /s

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    #70

    To Promote A Beard Friendly Sunscreen

    To Promote A Beard Friendly Sunscreen

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    #73

    My Girlfriend's Boss Gift

    My Girlfriend's Boss Gift

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    #74

    Designed The Restaurant Menus, Boss

    Designed The Restaurant Menus, Boss

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    #76

    Percy Jackson And The The Last Olympian??

    Percy Jackson And The The Last Olympian??

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

    took me forever to notice the 2 'the's...i was wondering how Olympian was spelled wrong, lol

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    #77

    Yuppa. That Looks About Right For A Girl's Height [crosspost From Facebook. Not Op]

    Yuppa. That Looks About Right For A Girl's Height [crosspost From Facebook. Not Op]

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    #79

    Exactly What I Asked For!

    Exactly What I Asked For!

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    #82

    One Of My Coworkers Accepted This As A Looney (Canadian $1)

    One Of My Coworkers Accepted This As A Looney (Canadian $1)

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    #83

    My Ice Cream Sandwich Only Came With One Chocolate Part

    My Ice Cream Sandwich Only Came With One Chocolate Part

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    #85

    Something Isn’t Adding Up

    Something Isn’t Adding Up

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    #86

    Modern Art I Guess

    Modern Art I Guess

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    Stardust she/her
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You can see the emotions being conveyed by the artist in this splendid display of street art

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    #87

    News Images

    News Images

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

    And of course, politicians are once again blaming videogames..... when will it stop!!!! jk

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    #90

    One $10m Chance To Make An Appropriate Mlk Statue

    One $10m Chance To Make An Appropriate Mlk Statue

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    #91

    iPhone 14 In The Apple Store Shows “Let’s Explore iPhone 13” When Tapped

    iPhone 14 In The Apple Store Shows “Let’s Explore iPhone 13” When Tapped

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    #92

    I Don't Think Thats Quite It

    I Don't Think Thats Quite It

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    #94

    They Could Have Made It 20 But They Did Not

    They Could Have Made It 20 But They Did Not

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    #95

    I Mean, It's Not That Bad

    I Mean, It's Not That Bad

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