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It’s a weird and wonderful world we live in, and there’s nobody out there who knows it better than the admins of Weird World. These linked Instagram and Facebook accounts share strange and interesting facts about science, history, and practically anything you can imagine!

We bet this page would go over well with anyone who enjoys juicy bits of trivia about everything and anything, but everyone is bound to find something that’ll satisfy their curiosity. What was the first ever fashion statement observed in chimpanzees? When in our lives do we start smiling and laughing less? Their page scratches all of these “I wonders” and more.

Read on for some behind-the-scenes info from our interview with the page’s creators and curators.

The page is the brainchild of three friends who created it together in 2011. We reached out and they agreed to tell BoredPanda more about their page, which they created “as a way to share all the fascinating and weird information we come across.” 

They emphasized that this had been an interest before they ever began sharing their posts with others, indicating that they regularly “sought out the most captivating and extraordinary facts, stories, and phenomena discovered on the internet.”

“We enjoy researching and sharing a wide range of topics,” the admins explained, “but our personal favorite types of posts revolve around natural phenomena and anomalies. These topics often captivate our interest and inspire us to delve deeper into understanding the unexplained.”

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

Mr. Rogers is an automatic upvote. If only there was an episode where he had met Bob Ross, my childhood CRT TV might have exploded out of sheer awesome.

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The admins also discussed the preferences they’ve noticed among their readers. It turns out that Weird World followers “particularly enjoy posts that delve into mysterious topics [, w]hether it's unsolved mysteries, paranormal phenomena, or strange occurrences[.]”

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

Who the f**k ridicules some random person with a gift on the train? Food and flowers sound like a normal Valentine's day gift or something like that, who expects more is greedy

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

Good man for caring for others, totally sucks that he had to do it though, some sick people out there.

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Personally, I’d recommend hitting this post up anytime you’re about to head to your favorite quiz bowl. With all of these neat trivia facts, there’s a decent chance that one of these facts (or something like it) might land on your lap.

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If you’re not a trivia fan, would its health benefits change your mind? There are all sorts of neurological and emotional benefits to trivia. Let’s start with the fact that it can be good for your brain. Psychologist Deborah Stokes, Ph.D., L.P.C., B.C.N. told Healthline that “retaining information about things we’re interested in can be like exercise for the frontal cortex as the brain ages.”

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

Such a talented and kind man. Taken too early, rest in peace.

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Trivia is also a great social activity that gets you out of the house and meeting new people. The same Healthline article points out that trivia nights offer a rare (and usually, hopefully, quite strictly enforced) opportunity to put our phones down and spend some time with people face-to-face. Indeed, taking your phone out may get you penalized for cheating!

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

This will no doubt be unpopular but research has shown that 3-month-old babies prefer faces from certain racial groups, usually those that look like them, 9-month-olds use race to categorize face. https://www.apa.org/news/press/releases/2020/08/children-notice-race

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However, the experts in Healthline’s article also warned about the potential pitfalls of an unhealthy approach to trivia. For some people, trivia can become an obsession where they can’t accept having any holes in their knowledge about a given subject.

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

Oh, I thought the reporter wanted to see the old man "reach loo", but then I realized it was supposed to be "reach 100".

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

Better than sitting in the middle of the road with a tube of super glue and a sign

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John Kounios, Ph.D., a professor of psychology at Drexel University in Pennsylvania, told Healthline that “this can motivate a person to the point at which they collect information about that topic compulsively. This might be called the ‘collect them all’ phenomenon. People collect facts about a topic the way a stamp collector collects stamps. The more, and the rarer, the better.”

“Some people are compulsive about gathering information on a topic,” he added in their article. “It’s only a problem if they’re ignoring other things in their lives.”

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

the struggle is real! i'm no one without my glasses, but i hope one day i put them on and find i won a golden medal too

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

Reminds me of the story of that mommy cat who did the same, burning herself to get all of her kittens out of a burning building. No matter if human or not, everyone's a superhero when it comes to saving their beloved ones

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

The world didn't deserve Robin Williams. But I'm glad we had him for as long as we did.

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

true humanity would be that this vaccine exists for good, and that it is free, or at least cheap

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

Given my experience with humans, and with the dog who saved me from suicide, I have to agree with. The humans never saw the depth of my pain.

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

The chances that the dog will curse me and throw a cup of coke after me are also majorly lower

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

Well a dogs never mocked me, or abused me, or made me hate myself. Humans did that.

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

I have more empathy towards aa brick than I do most humans...

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

Well yeah. Dogs will give you unconditional love and friendship, they're not deliberately malicious, etc. Humans have and still do terrible things to other humans; you never have to guess if a dog has ulterior motives.

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

Weeellll... Mine will snuggle up, dilate his pupils to look sweet, and then direct me to the treat canister.

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

You don't see teenage dogs shooting up middle schools.

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

And rightfully so. Dogs are good and pure. They love unconditionally and if given a choice they will always lay their lives down for their person. We do not deserve dogs

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

I watch a lot of true crime and this was proven true when in one case this scumbag killed his wife and also his two young children and OH MY GOD WHAT?! HE KILLED THE FAMILY DOG?? YOU MONSTER! Poor Breezy. He got done for three counts of first degree intentional homicide and one count of animal cruelty.

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

Because they're like babies to us. We are here to love and protect them. More than another adult human

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

Studies have shown that humans are drawn more to baby animals like puppies and kittens than they are to human babies. We’re one of the few species who prefers another animals children to our own.

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

He looks exactly like my dog and I believe the statement is definitely true. One look at that face and you would into a burning building to save him.

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

That's because dogs are better people than humans. Cats are best, but I give credit to the good dog people.

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

Supposed "Cat Lady" here, but I always say that I'd take any dog any day over any human. No shame in saying so after the life I've lived trying to love in vain and just being bullied into the ground time and time again because people take your kindness for weakness. I've pushed all but a handful of steadfast humans out of my life forever and will keep my love for those worthy of it- and those worthy of it are usually covered in fur, feathers, scales, you name it.

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

I'm not surprised considering the many terrible humans.

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

Dogs are furry, four-legged humans. I don't know what you're talking about.

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

Are dogs destroying the environment because of selfishness, greed & stupidity? No. We are.

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

Dogs are cuter, sweeter, more loyal, and more wonderful in every way.

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

Dogs are not racist, judgemental, discriminatory and love unconditionally…..who would you choose

JessieJ&LilyLovebug
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

So, I spent 5 1/2 years earning two Bachelors degrees, in Psychology and Sociology, and a minor in Anthropology. Knowing all I know about humans, and the atrocities they are capable of, I can absolutely understand this sentiment, and have no problem with it.

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

Dogs don't ever try to hurt you intentionally, they aren't malicious and they love unconditionally... how many humans (including yourself) so you know that are that pure hearted?? I try to be a good person but I admit a dog will 100% of the time be better

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

Aside from the sweetness, love, and lack of ulterior motives, we created dogs, we're responsible for them. They are innocent and need us to survive.

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

Well, dogs never tried to mug me, play loud music at 3 AM, curse at my kids, etc. So... yes!

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

Ask why, and it won't be 'weird' at all. In fact, it's one of the few things we humans do that does make sense.

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

Cats have the same. When my second cat, Baci, had to be put down, my first cat, who i still have now, knew what was happening. She looked at us and saw the sadness in our eyes, and then she began to cry. I saw the tears. She was actually crying for her fallen brother. RIP Baci, we willl remember you

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

If you felt my heart melt while staring into this dog's face, you'd know I agree.

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

My Dad's ex is a tweaker. She stole his truck, retirement watch, phone, wallet, and the thing that always make people empathize, his dog 4 months ago. Hoping the law catches up with her. All we really want back is the dog.

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

That's not hard to understand. We know, for example, there are loads of people who deserve to be in prison.. But dogs? No.

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

I do have empathy for people, but I also acknowledge that I've never been abused or abandoned by a dog.

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

Whenever somebody at work brings in their newborn-baby to show it off, I'll usually hide out someplace instead.....but when somebody brings in their puppy, I'm the first person to run up to it and go "Who's the good boy.....who's the good boy ?".

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

It's their innocence. That goes for all animals too. Even the scary ones.

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

Well dogs won't stab you in the back. They are awesome and the love they give is so special and precious.

Lizlogs_7
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I would blame this on the behaviour of humans. I despise many people around me merely because of their attitude and character. Dogs on the other hand actually like you and are loyal unlike many humans...

vamp <3
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

i mean.. look at those sweetys! "what abt bull dogs? there mean!" only after HUMANS forced them into dog fighting

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

To everyone saying that dogs are always faithful and aren't jerks like humans: You've never heard of a dog biting someone? And before you answer, "But that dog was probably afraid or had been abused!" ... why do you think humans act sh*tty?

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

Oh PLEASE. Really? Was Ted Bundy afraid and abused? What an abhorrent and ignorant statement. Dogs bite because they are ANIMALS and aren't capable of rational thought the way that humans are. Humans always CHOOSE to hurt, injure, and murder others. Dogs act on instinct and cannot help themselves or overcome instinct. Humans have rational thought. Go ahead and convince me that Ted Kaczynski was afraid and abused. What absolute shít.

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

Oh come on where is your actual study this is made up BS, again

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

A good thing to do, but all of it went to slave owners, the people who were enslaved received nothing.

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

I used to be a zookeeper. I saw the female chimpanzee make earrings from chicken wire, apparently imitating the women visitors.

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

I've watched an interview with this guy and he describes using his EXPOSED ARM BONES to open the door. Good lord.

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

pity he can't see how famous he is now, and how his biggest rival is acknowledged as a mere thief

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

A place called The Salt Cave has opened up where I live. It's meant to be good for breathing difficulties and also it is meant to be good for psoriasis.

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

Today I was looking at Google Maps, and I saw my Mam gardening.

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

This is how every millionaire should use their money. It would be a better world.

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

Takes all kinds! There's something fitting out there for everyone. That is, until the robots take over.

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

We need this in my country too. In the spring when the snow melts the its a literal s**t show. The smel is something horrendous.

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

"Boy needs to donate prize money for medical treatment because universal healthcare isn't a thing" - Sounds less heartwarming but is more on point

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

Littering while hiking is such a stupid thing, it weighs less once you have consumed the product / drink so take it home!

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

Just try and deliver junk mail to this guys house, Pocho will soon chase you off!

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

Was going to say banana for size, but Tom Cruise for size is more realistic!!

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

In Leeds University there was a boomerang. Someone had thrown it around the South Pole. A boomerang that had "Flown around the World."

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

Hah! That means me sitting on the train reading the papers counts as working out now? Excellent :)

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

Reminds me of how when Heath Ledger died while shooting Doctor Parnassus, the actors who replaced him (Jude Law, Johnny Depp, and I think there was a third guy?) donated their salaries to his daughter Matilda since he had died without having updated his will to include her.

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

4 months... I am honestly not sure how I feel about this. Nice for the children to live, but the woman being solely an incubator... I guess I can understand not wanting to lose them too. But how about allowing someone to die? Really not sure - yes, lives were saved, but is it respectful to the dying/braindead woman? Is it ethical?

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

He looks like someone cares about him, which isn’t easy to do under the best of circumstances.

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

Trees have vascular tissue?! Bro, we really gotta stop destroying them. Almost as if they're important or something.

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

Sure, I'll set up an account for you to put it in.......

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