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It feels good to be right, like getting the correct answer to a TV quiz show or proving someone wrong in the middle of an argument. However, some people present their statements so confidently without thinking they could ever be wrong, which puts them in embarrassing situations far more often than they’d like to admit. 

The Reddit community Confidently Incorrect collects these laugh-worthy moments from all over the internet. We’re featuring them today yet again as proof that people’s ‘I’m always right’ gene seems to have no bounds. Scroll down to find the crème de la crème of incorrect statements people shared without hesitation online, and don’t forget to let us know your thoughts below!

#1

The English Major

The English Major

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Tucker Cahooter
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2 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This sprang to my mind immediately -> https://www.businessinsider.com/mansplain-vulva-gynecologist-twitter-2019-3

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#2

So… I Guess There Are No Real Tests For Any Illnesses At All?

So… I Guess There Are No Real Tests For Any Illnesses At All?

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Bernd Herbert
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2 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Gosh, this is so stupid. And that idiot also completely ignores the fact that a contagious disease might not be deadly for you, but potentially to others around you. The Covid pandemic really brought out the worst in some people.

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#3

Apparently Dough Doesn't Rise

Apparently Dough Doesn't Rise

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We all like to believe that we are logical and rational creatures. However, in reality, humans are subject to preconceived judgments that unconsciously influence our decisions.

When we overconfidently think we’re right and can’t seem to accept the fact that we’re not, we’re experiencing confirmation bias.

#6

Triple Facepalm

Triple Facepalm

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Stephanie Did It
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2 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Clearly Titanboa was a mineral, because now it's a fossil. Do your research!

Weasel Wise
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2 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

One stupid book written by a few controlling, stupid men long before modern science existed and it has successfully convinced legions of stupid people that followed them that the stupid contents of said stupid book were fact. 🤦🏾‍♀️😣

Mimi La Souris
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2 months ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

biggest ??? because dinosaurs are not reptiles ? they mean biggest snake ?

SM
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2 months ago

You have three stupid people talking to each other. The snake wasn't the largest reptile because the dinosaurs were reptiles, and they were larger. Then you have the person that doesn't know that a snake is a reptile. And then the last person that believes that if it wasn't in the bible it didn't exist.

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Appalachian Panda
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2 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

In my part of the world, some people will tell you that they are either relics of “the Flood” or that the devil put them there to fool us.

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

Three. That snake was not the largest reptile in the age of the dinosaurs. Dinosaurs were reptiles and some of them were definitely bigger than that snake.

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Kyllein MacKellerann
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2 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

(Sigh) The BIBLE is a political anthology intended to keep "Kings" in power by showing that God is the "Kingiest King of all Kings." It has some history, preserved as stories (that may or may not be accurate) and has some ideas that still haven't been acted on. If you're so focused on the Bible... Where's your paddle? (Go look it up, Old Testament)

Mike Beck
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2 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Went to Catholic school. Not sure where these morons came from. We were taught that the Bible said *what* happened while science tells us *how*. God made the heavens, earth and stars. Science tells us it's via the big bang, universal expansion and planetary. Etc. Etc.

MyWeird “WolvesGoTo” DailyLife
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5 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The second comment is very funny after you’ve read the Bible and realize there’s basically an entire ‘book/chapter’ (or… whatever you call it) completely on dinosaurs XD

Pandamonium Pandas Pandie
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2 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm Cristian, but I'm pretty sure dinos existed as one of gods creations, they possibly still live in the garden of Eden. Maybe we decided they went extint after Adam and eve got banned after eating the apple the snake tricked them into.

B. J. Moore
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2 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Man, oh, man!! I guess even the true imbeciles can post! 😆😂🤣😂😅

laura lee
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2 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I feel like I've seen snakes this big, but it could've just been Anaconda...

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

How do these people get dressed in the morning? Do they even understand how to put on pants?

Dd P
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2 months ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

THE OLD TESTAMENT STATES IS THE BOOK OF JOB: "THE BOHEMETH GOETH BEFORE THE MAN". YES HEATHEN, DINOSAURS DID EXIST! YOU NEED TO READ THE BIBLE AND GET SAVED!

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

Get your head out of your derriere, and read science literature, then try and make a fool out of yourself, which you already did.

Martin Johann Christian Lorentz
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2 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Titanoboa lived Not during the time of the dinosaurs, but in the early Palaeogen, shortly after the dinosaurs.

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

"Dinosaurs " are in the bible. They're just not called dinosaurs.

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

Here s the truly terrifying part: These people are allowed to vote and are now by law also forced to reproduce.

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

Is that the same idjit making both comments? Delayed reaction to dinosaurs? One must wonder.

Shelley Dawson
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2 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I find it so difficult to understand people who believe the bible is fact and not a guide. If they truly understood the bible and the power of God, they would realise that man realising great achievements is all due to the way God created them, and vice versa.

tjames19701962
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2 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

To the dude who said read the Bible. I have. I'm a follower of Christ. Read an artist the description of "behemoth" (from Genesis)... tou get a BRONTOSAURUS! Not a hippo, like people believe. Hippos DON'T have a tail as thick as a tree trunk...never have!!

Nicole Weymann
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2 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"No kangaroos in the bible. Makes you wonder what else Aussies are lying about" /S

Lego Man
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2 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Not only are both comments wrong, dinosaurs are thought to have gone extinct predominately 65 million years ago while the Titanboa is thought to have lived either from the very end of the mass extinction event or evolved a million or so years later so the original article title is a little off as well.

Mark Alibozek
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2 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I guess it's less to remember. Is that better? Only God knows🤣

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

i physically would not be able to control my inner troll had i seen this in real time.

Daniel Gómez
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2 months ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

They didn't live during the time of the dinosaurs either, but close enough... that's the least concerning piece of information, though.

Stephen Lyford
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2 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Snakes ARE reptiles though, or at least that's what the Internet tells me.

G A
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2 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Oh dear, believer in the sky fairies no good at natural history either...

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

The Bible doesn't say anything about dinosaurs not existing.

I love the 80’s
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2 months ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My mantra as I read these is “Please don’t be American”.

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

If dinosaurs had been real, the ark would have been bigger than 40 cubits. Case closed... for waaay too many people.

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

The bible? Is that the book where 2 daughter kept giving their father wine to get him drunk in order to "lie with him"? Yeah, I'm sure that happend. But if it did: good book on morals (and still, fantasy of some dirty minds that was written)

I AM A LOLLY SNEK (she/her)
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Um the bible doesnt say anything about dinosaurs not existing. In fact it does mention them a few times.

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As trusted online mental health resource Verywell Mind explained, “Confirmation bias is a type of cognitive bias that favors information that confirms your previously existing beliefs or biases.”

A cognitive bias is a systematic thinking error that occurs in our minds when our brain attempts to simplify information about our surroundings. Processing all the data available to us takes a lot of time and energy, so our brains pick the details that agree with our pre-existing opinions and knowledge. They act as general rules that help us make sense of the world and reach decisions quicker.

#7

The Holy Trinity Of Trying To Teach Someone What Prefixes Are

The Holy Trinity Of Trying To Teach Someone What Prefixes Are

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#8

Oh My Sweet Summer Child

Oh My Sweet Summer Child

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Oh God, This Thread Goes On For 600 More Replies

Oh God, This Thread Goes On For 600 More Replies

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Let’s have a look at an example that illustrates confirmation bias better. Imagine that you believe that Kamala Harris is a better choice for US president than Donald Trump. Chances are that you will seek information that showcases the candidate you support in a positive light while dismissing any facts that might have a negative effect on their image. 

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#10

"Yep!"

"Yep!"

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#11

Georgia

Georgia

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Zoe Vokes
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2 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That was a problem during the 2020 US elections if I remember. People claimed there was election fraud because of the number of votes from Georgia, the state was too high. People had Googled “the number of people in Georgia” and the country results showed. Where had the millions of extra votes come from?

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Once you're confronted with new information about Harris that confirms what you already believe, you’ll be more likely to accept it as true, overlook any flaws in it, incorporate it into your belief system, and remember it later to support your opinion during a discussion. On the other hand, if the new facts contradict your view of the candidate, you’ll be more likely to get defensive about it, criticise it and forget it later on.

#13

An Argument Over What’s Part Of Africa And What’s Not

An Argument Over What’s Part Of Africa And What’s Not

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Lost Penny
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2 months ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Maps are like dinosaurs -- fake. Made-up nonsense made exclusively to teach our children lies. Oh, and gravity. Gravity is also fake.

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#14

Paycheck/Paycheque

Paycheck/Paycheque

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

Proof that the English language is actually three separate languages in a trench coat.

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#15

Woke Up To This Conversation Between My Co-Owner And A New Member

Woke Up To This Conversation Between My Co-Owner And A New Member

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Due to our tendency to dismiss data that isn’t compatible with our belief system, it can impair our logic and decisions and lead to poor choices. For instance, if we’re convinced that a certain investment is beneficial for us, we might ignore the red flags saying it’s not. Or if we are set on getting a job at a particular company, we may dismiss the signs showing it's a toxic work environment.

#16

Somebody Refuses To Learn Junior High School Astronomy

Somebody Refuses To Learn Junior High School Astronomy

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Robert T
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2 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's actually about 5.1 million kilometers (about 3.2 million miles), a variation of 3.4 percent. So several inches.

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#17

Men Are Missing A Rib, Just Google It

Men Are Missing A Rib, Just Google It

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There’s no way to eliminate confirmation bias, as it happens due to the natural way our brains work. On a positive note, it can make us feel confident in our beliefs and preserve or build our self-esteem. This also helps us stay certain and secure in our environment.

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#19

Physical Isn’t Actually Assault

Physical Isn’t Actually Assault

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#20

Good News! Woman Can't Die Anymore!

Good News! Woman Can't Die Anymore!

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Even though this way of thinking can’t be entirely removed, we can take steps to avoid it. First, it’s important to accept that we have biases that impact our decisions. It’s in our nature to use mental shortcuts that allow us to make judgments more efficiently, but it also means that we tend to disregard facts that contradict our views.

#22

Someone Skipped Biology

Someone Skipped Biology

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

T-Rex: "Hmmm, that Triceratops looks tasty, but I only eat fish and salads, so I'll just invite him over for tofu and a bowl of couscous. "

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#23

How Dare They Use French In France…

How Dare They Use French In France…

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I AM A LOLLY SNEK (she/her)
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2 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

To be fair that does look like English, but surely he would be able to tell that that word is french? Or maybe he is just tired?

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Then, when looking for information, thoroughly consider all the evidence available rather than just seeing data that confirms your opinion. Use credible sources and read them entirely before drawing any conclusions. Pointing out biases in others (respectfully, of course!) can additionally help an individual think more critically.

#25

Most Peaceful Man

Most Peaceful Man

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#26

Poor Sod Doesn’t Know What An Idiom Is

Poor Sod Doesn’t Know What An Idiom Is

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

Nice that idioms and idiots sometimes come together to celebrate their relationship.

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"Even if we can't change others' biases, remember they may be at play when we find ourselves in a disagreement with someone who seems very entrenched in their own viewpoint," licensed psychologist David Susman, PhD, explains. "Rather than confronting them directly about how inaccurate or irrational we think they are, it's often more productive to present facts and information in a nondirective way and ask them to consider an alternative point of view or some point of compromise."

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#28

Guy Thinks That The Democratic And Republic Parties Haven’t Had Political Shifts In Over 150 Years

Guy Thinks That The Democratic And Republic Parties Haven’t Had Political Shifts In Over 150 Years

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That’s One Way To Approach The Topic I Guess…

That’s One Way To Approach The Topic I Guess…

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I AM A LOLLY SNEK (she/her)
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2 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Why are some christians so dumb. The bible doesnt teach you everything. The bible only teaches you some moral stuff. GO TO SCHOOL IDIOT.

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Bro Doubled Down And Had The Audacity To Tell Others To “Educate” Themselves

Bro Doubled Down And Had The Audacity To Tell Others To “Educate” Themselves

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

Yeah but no. The UK is a sovereign nation made up of three countries and one province (Northern Ireland). Great Britain is a country made up of three countries (England, Scotland and Wales). This is why, in some sporting events we compete as 'Great Britain & Northern Ireland'. Northern Ireland is NOT a country in of itself. As a British person with Irish Citizenship (Republic of Ireland). I can confirm that this shìt gets veeeeery complicated if you look into it enough... Complicated enough that the OP was neither totally correct... Or totally incorrect.

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#31

50 Years Is A Long Time To Be So Wrong

50 Years Is A Long Time To Be So Wrong

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Michelle C
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2 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm actually curious about what evil thing mated with a wolf that created the chihuahua

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#33

“You’ve Gotten Off Lucky”. The Smugness Is K*lling Me

“You’ve Gotten Off Lucky”. The Smugness Is K*lling Me

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

'I can't find any proof so I must be being prevented' 🙄 I might have to stop reading this list, because it's p**s*ng me off.

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#34

I'm Embarrassed Grown Adults Can Be Brainwashed

I'm Embarrassed Grown Adults Can Be Brainwashed

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Srinivasan S
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2 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Even with Trump out of power for the past 4 years America is slowly turning into the next Nazi Germany. Please listen to the rest of the world once and vote for Kamala Harris

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#35

Transphobe Embarrasses Themselves

Transphobe Embarrasses Themselves

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Traveling Lady Railfan
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2 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yeah, only males have "Adams apples", otherwise they'd be called "Eves apples"....everyone knows that!!

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#36

Mmh-Hmm

Mmh-Hmm

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

Since it’s a US review, they should be thinking MM/DD/YY, not DD/MM/YY. So, not expired.

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#37

Guy Thinks America Wasn't Founded In 1776 And You Can Only Be One Of Three Christian Denominations

Guy Thinks America Wasn't Founded In 1776 And You Can Only Be One Of Three Christian Denominations

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#38

What Causes Strep Throat?

What Causes Strep Throat?

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#39

This Sh*t

This Sh*t

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I AM A LOLLY SNEK (she/her)
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2 months ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Isn't my twin and I correct? (dont downvote me, just correct me if im wrong) Edit: It is me and my twin, as said by Not-a-Clue

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“Barista” Confidently Incorrectly Thinks There’s No Difference Between A Latte And A Cappuccino

“Barista” Confidently Incorrectly Thinks There’s No Difference Between A Latte And A Cappuccino

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