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Many of you sitting behind your screens have long forgotten what it's like to fall asleep in a science class only to be awakened by a teacher asking you to explain a principle of Newtonian mechanics in front of the whole class.

The truth is, not many of us have given physics, chemistry, or cosmology a chance to actually learn to like them. Equally few have the brain, willpower, or patience to have done so. Luckily, there are no science tests anymore and we can finally sit back, relax and enjoy the most entertaining part of it.

The Facebook group titled “The Lighter Side Of Science” is a perfect source of it, sharing anything “from bizarre science discoveries and experiments to weird and unusual creatures, scientific studies, theories and much more.”

Boasting 691.3K members, the community is growing strong as it joins people who share the fascination with science into one bunch of a family. Scroll down for the most interesting posts shared on the group!

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Alias Delfs
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You know Im be perfectly fine with this description I just would like to know what wrote this down?

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Cerise Hood
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is based on what aliens would think about humans. These are journal entries from aliens.

Lizard Queen
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Why does the term "nest" make my house sound so much cozier?

Margaret Hooper
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I have this mental picture of a baby in a way-too-big diaper toddling to the end of the yard and coming back holding a rock with the biggest smile you can imagine.

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Veegenius
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I enjoyed reading this. Made me smile imagining who in the world is speaking about us in that way. I like it earlier way.

Cassi Lyris
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This alien is way too positive. Other aliens are gonna show up and be like, "Why're those humans killing those humans for rocks? This isn't what the pamphlet led me to believe at all! Our vacation is ruined!"

Yeeters
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

okay this made me like humanity a bit more. Thank you, obviously-not-alien OP!

Aunt Riarch
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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Makes a nice change from "the more I know of people the more I love cats" (no hate on cats btw)

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ANBpokeball
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This honestly made me completely reevaluate how I see the human race a little bit.

Sunny Sunny
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don't like all humans, some are just too annoying, but that made me smile :)

LeeAnne B
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

They must note that we're deadly. Capable of great destruction.

Womaninsky
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Nesting in fluffy bedding? So true, and some humans can't wait until dark!! :D

justagirl
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4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

and sometimes we stay inside our fluffy bedding until late into the daytime!

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Shawn NowayJose
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Oddly enough, my faith in humanity grew three sizes upon reading this list.

Lucía Ortega
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

And sometimes when a human wants to let another know that they appreciate them they will give shiny things to them to decorate themselves with!

Aunt Riarch
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Ah, that would be me... My husband says that if Frank Whittle had grown up with me he'd have invented the jet engine a lot sooner

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Moro Falcon
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"Alien David Attenborough doing a documentary for the Cosmic Geographic"

kallie barrett
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My ancestors didn't wear sunscreen and didn't get cancer. They died from a simple blister getting infected at 32.

Anna Stephenson
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I literally did No# 1 on the list yesterday- I have chronic pain and when I trip over my own foot even slightly, I automatically say "ouch" even though it's (usually) not painful! Lol

Pensive_Panda
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

LMAO at "the three P's'": pickles, Pop-Tarts, popsicles. Take THAT, Jonathan from Colonial Penn!

justagirl
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4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

um, unrelated, but do you think peanut butter and chocolate would taste good together? I have some chocolate covered cookies and a jar of peanut butter, and i'm having thoughts.

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Purple_bio
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4 months ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I was gonna say something bad, but I can't the person who made this is trying to be positive about humans, everyone should try it too. but why did I read this in gladoses voice from portal 2-

D. Pitbull
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"... and have found rocks" - hoo boy. Although if the alien overlords find us cute... it could help our survivability!

Lia Salvatore
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

this is so weird, because im a human, but it sounds like someone is selling me a pet.

Natasha Morrissey
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

When I began reading this, I read the first line as, "Humans are deplorable." I was confused as I continued to read and had to go back. There must be something wrong with me. 😳

Veri Rockt
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Point 8 makes no sense, we invented and love factory farming

Ozymandias73
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I can't count how many times I've done the "ow" thing. SMH Knowing well and good it didn't hurt.

Random hooman
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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Isn't anyone going to say how there are more than 24 negative sides abt humans?

JEON CENA
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"They just love to splash!" Yeah, humans even poop in water 😊

Miss Kat O
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think this reads as a fairly good case as to why humans are actually birds

Catalin Rotariu
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

1. The hurt is real. 3. The human race is trying to get back to it's roots. Like most animals.

Kellie Brown
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I read this years ago and STILL say that last one to myself and others, just because it makes me smile. “So far, they’ve made it to the end of the yard and found rocks.” A truer thing has not been said of us! ❤️😂❤️

just me
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This... actually made me feel kinda positive about the species. I don't know what to do with that.

Yuma Mikado
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

We also raise animals just to slaughter and force them to eat a certain diet to taste better. Then we steal cows milk from their children after forcing them to get pregnant for our benefit, and give their babies fake formula, ruining the child/mother bonding experience. Also, we make nuclear weapons, drain the earth of its vital chemicals, and pollute both the air and earth. We make creatures go extinct, deforest so much land just to build our fancy cities and buildings, all without caring about the impact on other creatures habitats. Yeah, we're definitely "cute". We're the most selfish, self-centered species of all.

Nancy Weigel
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You really just had to go and ruin a cute thing. I bet you're fun at parties.

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frog
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Thinking of humans like any other organism makes me actually like them more... weird

Katt
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I definitely do the first one. I'll bump into something and say "ow" reflexively, like I should feel pain, but don't. I always follow up with "that didn't really hurt" especially when around others.

Tamara
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Ah, thanks so much. Very comforting to read all these positive things about us. I was surprised with number 5, are humans the only species that does that?

Amber Rolfes
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This feels like it was written by an alien sent to examine humans and how we work.

Solidhog
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If aliens are looking for pets this list makes us look a good option.

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What separates a prejudice or an assumption from a scientific fact is the hard evidence. Scientific evidence is evidence that serves to either support or counter a scientific theory or hypothesis, although scientists also use evidence in other ways, such as when applying theories to practical problems.

Scientific evidence is information gathered from scientific research, which takes a lot of time (and patience!) to conduct. But there are a few things that all this research needs to have in common to make it possible for decision-makers, and ultimately all of us, to accept it as “evidence”.There are some criteria we want scientific evidence to fit into. First, it has to be objective and unbiased, which may be a hard thing to do keeping in mind that the majority of researchers constantly apply for funds.

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According to Manu Saunders, a researcher and PhD candidate from Charles Sturt University, mostly, funds are distributed fairly. “But if an organization funds a research project that will benefit them financially, then we cannot accept the findings as 'evidence' unless different researchers (from unrelated organizations) come to the same conclusions through their own independent research.”

Moreover, since scientific evidence relies on data, it’s vital for researchers to ensure that the data they collect is representative of the “true” situation. Saunders argues that it means researchers have to use proven or appropriate ways of collecting and analyzing the data and ensuring the research is conducted ethically and safely.

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Daniel Atkins
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wow someone has actually done this. Are we sure they aren’t super villains?

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Peer review and professional consensus is the most crucial step since it turns research into the “evidence” that we all talk about and rely on. “The researcher has to present their data, results and conclusions in the form of a scientific report or paper. This must be reviewed by their scientific peers – only they are qualified to assess the validity of the methods and the accuracy of the conclusions the researcher has drawn from the results,” Saunders explains.

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It’s also very important to note that most scientific facts reach us though media and press, politics and opinion makers. Oftentimes, we don’t have the opportunity, time nor want to spend effort checking facts for ourselves.

Saunders argues that it’s a good idea to check if “scientific evidence” backs up its case by asking a couple of questions: “Who funded the research and why? How much evidence is there and how was it gathered? Was the sample size or location representative of the 'real' situation?”

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Alias Delfs
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yes in the dark recesses of her mind she’ll always remember that grown man who was sobbing on the floor in a dinosaur costume

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German engagement ring from the 16th century; It was designed to turn into small astronomical map with a sentence: "The whole universe is in your hands."

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April Caron
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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It’s not an engagement ring, though. It’s an astronomy tool. It’s an armillary sphere. And it’s a replica that is quite widely available for sale. There are some in museums, from as far back as the 16th century, but most have biblical Latin phrases written on them. They were a status symbol, worn by men to indicate how knowledgeable they were. But you CAN buy one. Either a less expensive sterling silver model or an expensive solid gold model. Just search for “armillary sphere rings.”

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Amanda Rose
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yes, Curiosity and Perseverance really do matter since they are on Mars! 😂

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Deborah Harris
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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

And then there's Bonnie Tyler 🙂 .. quick edit to say how proud I am of you all for the comments, you made my day :D

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Bella V
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Just found out I am going to be a first time grandma next April I must have this for the baby hehehe.

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Foxinamug
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The tail is the cord on wired mice so I'll just be over here right clicking the buttcheek

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An amazing photo of a swamp turtle meeting a dragonfly

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Sylvia Schmitz
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It doesn't need physical contact to influence and preys on ones desires. Sam's desires were enirely wholesome. He wanted to help Frodo to get rid of the thing. He didn't want to do the deed himself, he wanted to help, so he could give up the ring voluntarily after carrying it. (Simplyfied explanation!)

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CD King
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I've always know that and I not a chemist just a lover of a nice cold beer.

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Whitefox
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

People laugh.. but this is one reason I'm glad that our dr's now place their own orders at my hospital. Trying to read those orders used to give us fits. It's like was this written by a chicken having a seizure?

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Garth Bock
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

And having none of his kids look like him means you've been involved in a group project.

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Also From The Cleveland Museum Of Natural History. There Are Several Cheeseburgers Scattered Throughout The Exhibits

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Also from the Cleveland Museum of Natural History. There are several of these cheeseburgers hidden among the exhibits.

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Patricia O'Rourke
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

They also wore hats, long sleeves and skirts or trousers. And they probably got some other awful thing that they died of first, like, maybe the plague!

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Amanda Rose
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Mine jumps ship completely. I don't get gray hair, I lose them all thanks to chronic illnesses.

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Jacqueline Harris Report

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SCP 4666
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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If it bites you and you die, it`s venomous. If you bite it and you die, it`s poisonous. But when does it become toxic?

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Whitefox
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

lol, and now I will forever pronounce them as Mole-ckules and Party-cles..

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Dynein
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Ok, so I just HAD to check this, because it just sounded too suspicious... Turns out the devil's in how you define "certain memories". Colloquially, you'd think it means that you can erase the memory of a specific event... but actually, what's meant is that you can erase PTSD-related memories while leaving "regular" memories intact. Scientists found out that the molecular basis for those memories is different, so inactivation of a certain molecule will get rid of the anxiety and traumatic response. https://www.cuimc.columbia.edu/news/select-memories-can-be-erased-leaving-others-intact

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Patricia O'Rourke
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

And no matter what it is they're working on, it has to be kept top secret

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Amanda Rose
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I guess I never realized that you could specifically buy double yolk eggs. I've never seen that where I live.

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Garth Bock
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's been done . Astrophysicists discovered we have three black holes called children that suck in everything

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Garth Bock
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Alexander Graham Bells second phone call he received was about his car warranty expiring

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Jules
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

And stop chopping down the ones that are already living and burning stuff!

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Roy Liang Report

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TheQueenZ
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I love this one so much. Like these tiny little subatomic particles are just shy little introverts who want to be left alone.

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Dillon Brown
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Here is another one where all the dead guys would pipe up with "discovered!"

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American Panda
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Let’s also talk about the fact that Leo said, “I’m the king of the world!”, not “I’m on top of the world.” (Imagine Dragons said that.)

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Phenomenon of vivipary - growing sprouts of strawberries still attached to maternal plant

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Hanna Vanek Report

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Izzy Curer
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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Found a crab in our pool one day. We live several miles from the nearest beach with several busy highways and neighborhoods in between. Mystery. (Crab was okay. Released happy and unharmed back into the bay)

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Katie Ellsworth Report

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Leon/Moxxie
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wrong article buddy - I don't even know what it article it would go on either-

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