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Did you know there's a pickle eyeshadow palette? Or a portable toilet seat that attaches to your car tire? Neither did we. But regardless of their questionable viability, these items exist. And you can find them on the subreddit r/OfCourseThatsAthing.

Named after pretty much the only reaction people have to its content, the sub has grown to a 739K member community, and even though we at Bored Panda have already covered it before, these folks keep unearthing the most creative and weirdest products, so we have to do it again!

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    Scrolling through the images, it's hard to imagine someone greenlighting these ideas. David Pereira, the Head of Product Management at Virtual Identity, thinks it often happens when development gets too 'dry.'

    "Products are built for people. Yet, many people lead product innovation through numbers, which means people become numbers [and] behaviors become data points," Pereira wrote. "Therefore, misunderstanding of the audience is inevitable because of too many false assumptions. Product teams that don't challenge the data become blind and build useless products."

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    The product manager pointed out that there's nothing wrong with being data-driven, it's just that teams need to understand when to apply numbers and when to stay away from them.

    "Data will bring us insight from the past, showing details about customer behavior... However, we should not overlook the power of observation," Pereira said. "Once we observe real people using real products, insights will come to us [naturally], and [we'll be able to] understand how people use the [said] product [way better]."

    #7

    When Ya Gotta Go, I Guess

    When Ya Gotta Go, I Guess

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    Same-Height Parties

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    Sum Guy
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is actually cool in a funny way... the party itself seems weird because of the people there.

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

    And how many short people fell down and hurt themselves at that party?

    Vicky Zar
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hahahaha... as a quite small person I love and hate it at the same time

    Calypso poet
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When I was a teen my best friend was about 4' 9" and I was 5'6". She was a great person to lean on... I kid! She is now about 5' 3" and I'm 5' 8" without shoes. I still have a hard time finding pants that aren't "floods" but she is always able to rock a cuffed hem when it's back in style.

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    Marky Mark
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Its all fun and games until Shaquille O'Neal come and they have to cut his feet off so he's not taller than everyone.

    Calypso poet
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I worked at a Buick dealership when he was their ad man. We had paper floor mats with his shoe print and life size cut outs. You would need to cut him off at the knees to make him eye level with most men.

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    R Carson
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Really? I can see a lot of trips and falls-especially if alcohol is involved.

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

    The ancient Greeks used these in their theatre productions. They were called cothurneses or bushkins.

    Stephanie Keith
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Short people are fun size. But there's just something alluring about a tall tall person. I see it as us short people need tall people to reach the stuff we can't. Those tall people need us short people to remind them how great they have it being able to reach things without struggle. Ya know, it balances it all out when you think about it in that way. :)

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

    I'm imagining a former classmate (150cm) and my former pro basketball player cousin (203cm) at this party 😂😂😂

    Siddharth Karia
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They actually measured everyone and made custom clip clops for everyone? This would not have been worth the effort.

    H.L.Lewis
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Just NO. I can see myself face planting the first time I try to take a step.

    Jo Iverson
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My husband and I went to a party once and everyone there was a giant. Very weird feeling.

    Holly Allen
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    No thanks...I'm short and would need the super tall ones. I'd break my legs. Now if taller people had to walk on their knees maybe...

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

    There's just the girl on the far right so much shorter bc I don't think she's wearing the shoes

    Friend Kelli
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My dad made me romper stompers for my 50th birthday out of buckets and rope. These look easier 😅

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

    someone taller walks in and everyone goes 's**t better get bigger shoes'

    Joanna Werman
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I suppose the other choice is going to a party with ditches. When you're a short actor you stand on a box. When you're a short movie star everyone else stands in ditches.

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

    No more shoes left for the person in the very right of the picture?

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

    UIowa has an association group of tall people. 6'3" males and 5'11" women or taller. They refer to the rest of us as "Squaty Bodies"

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

    if there too tall do you cut them to be the right size

    Tee Witt
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What an excellent idea but may become difficult if one has a little too much alcohol

    K W
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This would probably give my a panic attack. I'm used to being able to see over most people's head's since age 12 and I get a bit weirded out when the horizon closes in around me. Had a job once with 3 guys who were 6'1 to 6'5 and when they'd all stand around me at the same time and it would get overwhelming. I'm a woman though and rarely in a group where everyone is same height or taller.

    Alexandra Davis
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Would love to know what they'd do with me turning up in my wheelchair!!??

    Panda-riffic
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Just think, you would be constantly changing out your platforms as people come and go to the party! Ha ha ha!

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

    Incidentally the same gear can be used for a "broken ankles" party...

    Lsai Aeon
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I can fix this real quick *rolls in, in her wheelchair* Everybody, take a seat!

    Connie Martin
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is a good illustration of Equity. Each person gets what he/she needs to look everyone else in the eye.

    Brandi VanSteenwyk
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "EMERGENCY ROOM TO THE RIGHT" Specializing in Limb X-rays and Face Plant Plastic Surgeries.

    chrissy goodman
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    wen someone gets drunk they become the shortest person in the room

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

    i'm 6'3" so I would choose the tallest shoes to tower over everyone

    Ágota Csere
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    hooray, equality: high-heeled shoes and low-heeled shoes: D (and boring mediums)

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    Pereira is a big fan of prototyping. "I prefer accepting that [I] don't know enough; at best, [I] have a set of assumptions, which need validation as fast as possible. That's my approach for [all] ideas."

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    In his opinion, the Lean Startup method created by American entrepreneur Eric Ries is an excellent way of building products that solve real problems.

    However, I guess it's either we have less useless stuff or more content on r/OfCourseThatsAthing. How can we possibly make this choice?!

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    #15

    It's Not Just Lip Service ...

    It's Not Just Lip Service ...

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    For Those Who Hate Masks, But Find Looking Like A Crashed Cable Car Cabin Acceptable

    For Those Who Hate Masks, But Find Looking Like A Crashed Cable Car Cabin Acceptable

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    Sum Guy
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's a walking pod PRO. when you want to professionally walk to the place where they will be laughing at you

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    Chernobyl Snow Globe

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    #becausewhynot

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

    I have a coloring book of the Foo Fighters ;) so why not Jason Momoa

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    #25

    Glass Holder

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    Tomáš Houdek
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not stupid at all! I've been many times to a wine festival thats held outside, where you taste 80 samples at 12 stations spread around entire village. They give you similar wine glass holders so you can walk freely enjoying the day. The holder is ussualy woven rattan or fabric.

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    A Glitter Keychain Of The Adobe Photoshop Crash Window

    A Glitter Keychain Of The Adobe Photoshop Crash Window

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    Fine China Toilet

    Fine China Toilet

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    Serial pacifist
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    3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The poor parrot gets shi*ted in the face all the time, and the lions just laugh.

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    #30

    Nose Plug Air Filter... Don't Sneeze

    Nose Plug Air Filter... Don't Sneeze

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

    Be prepared to took on the floor for them, each and every time you sneeze!

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    #33

    3-D Printed Head Urn For Your Loved One’s Ashes

    3-D Printed Head Urn For Your Loved One’s Ashes

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    #35

    Yes A Waching Toilet Paper Does Exist

    Yes A Waching Toilet Paper Does Exist

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    troufaki13
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'll pass, thanks. I mean, I love the environment just as much as the next person, but this is too much

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    #36

    When You Get The Urge To Throw Burritos

    When You Get The Urge To Throw Burritos

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

    Haha. This is a very popular fun game! It’s fun playing with kids. Just put away your breakables!

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    #37

    For Real? New To Me…

    For Real? New To Me…

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    #38

    Shed Some Cheese To These Sick Riffs

    Shed Some Cheese To These Sick Riffs

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    #39

    Glow In The Dark Croc Nuts

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    #40

    Figures For Invisible Characters

    Figures For Invisible Characters

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    Foxxy (The Original)
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    3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We have a shop that sells air guitars, air deck, air drums etc for $2 each. It's legit, it's actually to raise money to put real instruments in the hands of kids that don't have access to music education.

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    #41

    With Fathers Day Coming Up...

    With Fathers Day Coming Up...

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    Got Myself 4 Dwarves
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Adding to the list of useless shot to buy my husband for a laugh (my laugh that is, he'll just roll his eyes and say "cool")

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    #42

    Goes Perfectly With My Ketchup Conditioner

    Goes Perfectly With My Ketchup Conditioner

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    troufaki13
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Mayo is actually good for the hair as it contains egg and oil, so this is not that bad?

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    Found At A Thrift Store

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

    I'm not sure how that is weird? I'm a dancer and for further context those are dancing shoes commonly used in lyrical and contemporary routines. They help for turns and other such moves. My fellow dancers often joke about the name but really this is not what you think it is!

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    #44

    Ofc Apple Will Charge $19 For A Piece Of Cloth...

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    #45

    Rental Stairs For Fluminense Supporters Watch The Team At Their Training Grounds

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    Eric Mac Fadden
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Brazil being Brazil... I even watched a football match (soccer does not exists, deal with it!) on the top of a post when I was young

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    #46

    Birkenstock Motorcycle...boots?

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

    But they look like great ankle braces! Seriously, I broke an ankle a few months ago...

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    #48

    Gummy Stapler In Jello

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    Gamer Gummies

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

    I looked this one up because I was absolutely sure it was photoshop. It is not. These are a real product 🤦🏻‍♀️

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    #50

    An Angry Mom To Clean Your Microwave. Maybe She’s Really Just Disappointed In You

    An Angry Mom To Clean Your Microwave. Maybe She’s Really Just Disappointed In You

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    #51

    There’s A Facebook Group Dedicated To Measuring The Portions Of Chips (Fries) Served At Wetherspoon’s

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    #52

    Classic Literature... Manga?

    Classic Literature... Manga?

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    #54

    Not What We Wanted But What Humanity Needed

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    #56

    Boots With Flip Flops

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    Mohsie Supposie
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Those are leather socks. Very common in the Arab world. Very comfortable and warm too. I have them on right now, but without the camel toe. Just wear them like normal socks.

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    #57

    Uncle Iroh's Hot Tub Twitch Channel

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    #58

    Freckle Pen

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    #60

    Alcohol Flavored Cheese... Why?

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

    No, you don't mess around with cheese. Cheese is not a joke. Cheese is sacred.

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    #61

    The Coochie Cooler

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    #63

    Turbopipes...

    Turbopipes...

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    Tara Moov
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "without having to laboriously let air into the bottle." At last! I can't tell you how many times I've been exhausted by sipping with just the mouth on the miracle of my human body and wished someone could save me from this overexertion.

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    #64

    Having A Jet At Your House For Decoration Only

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    Ear Candles. Why Does This Even Exist?

    Ear Candles. Why Does This Even Exist?

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

    Or just go to your GP and have your ears washed professionally for free without the risk of burning yourself.

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