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  1. Comment on Offbeat Fridays – The thread where offbeat headlines become front page news in ~news

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    This world cup has some weird things. German blaming Bayer Munchen playing style for their failure, American cheating (that I didn't see coming), Paraguay actually going as far as they did (not...

    This world cup has some weird things. German blaming Bayer Munchen playing style for their failure, American cheating (that I didn't see coming), Paraguay actually going as far as they did (not even they believed in it), Mexican's acting Mexican, <edit> almost forgot, Canada actually understanding what grass is and that you can play football on it </edit>, Egyptians imitating Mexican drama, people being bored by defensive style playing - I wonder what the Italians think of that!, and now this, Brazilian blaming Protestants. What will be next? Imagine England finally understanding what proper food seasoning actually means and blaming that for their failure - just saying! Happy Taco Friday, don't forget to pet our adorable President on your way out.

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  2. Comment on Offbeat Fridays – The thread where offbeat headlines become front page news in ~news

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    Now a days things that in the past would pass as dumb pranks get promoted to a major capital issue, I get it but sometimes 'adults' go too far with it. As to all that things needed for this, while...

    Now a days things that in the past would pass as dumb pranks get promoted to a major capital issue, I get it but sometimes 'adults' go too far with it. As to all that things needed for this, while cool, not that interesting. Back in the dinosaur days we had M80 firecrackers, many a mail boxes were blown to bits with them.

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  3. Comment on Offbeat Fridays – The thread where offbeat headlines become front page news in ~news

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    News from the 2026 World Cup State, dateline, Barcelona Spain. Missing World Cup fan found safe in Barcelona I know am dating myself but I think it would be my best holiday I've would have had in...

    News from the 2026 World Cup State, dateline, Barcelona Spain. Missing World Cup fan found safe in Barcelona

    His brother Gary said: "Little Mick is safe and well in Barcelona, blissfully unaware that the whole world was searching for him."

    I know am dating myself but I think it would be my best holiday I've would have had in years!

    3 votes
  4. Comment on Apple announces significant price increases for MacBooks, iPads, more in ~tech

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    My take on Apple price hike is simple, greed! Don't let a tragedy go to waste. The markup that Apple has on equipment is high in comparison to what other manufacturers have on similar items. This...

    My take on Apple price hike is simple, greed! Don't let a tragedy go to waste. The markup that Apple has on equipment is high in comparison to what other manufacturers have on similar items. This is just another money grab by Apple and I, at least, when possible go out of my way to buy stuff from other manufacturers.

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  5. Comment on Power consumption of LLM's in ~tech

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    I don't have an answer but why not use ChatGPT to get an answer.

    I don't have an answer but why not use ChatGPT to get an answer.

  6. Comment on Should the plural of "milf" be "milfs" or "milves"? in ~humanities.languages

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    Excellent use of internet resources, finally, something we all can get behind!

    Excellent use of internet resources, finally, something we all can get behind!

    3 votes
  7. Comment on Offbeat Fridays – The thread where offbeat headlines become front page news in ~news

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    I can't make up my mind, art imitating life or the opposite?

    I can't make up my mind, art imitating life or the opposite?

    3 votes
  8. Comment on Offbeat Fridays – The thread where offbeat headlines become front page news in ~news

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    Got me thinking, did the Simpson's predict the end?

    Got me thinking, did the Simpson's predict the end?

    2 votes
  9. Comment on Offbeat Fridays – The thread where offbeat headlines become front page news in ~news

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    It's so bad in Texas that even Giraffes are running away

    It's so bad in Texas that even Giraffes are running away

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  11. Comment on NYC Knicks parade route for 18 June 2026 parade in ~sports.basketball

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    If you are planning to be in NYC downtown to celebrate the Knicks’ NBA Championship victory parade, here is Google Map Route. If you are newbie, don't be South of Canal on Broadway; going by past...

    If you are planning to be in NYC downtown to celebrate the Knicks’ NBA Championship victory parade, here is Google Map Route. If you are newbie, don't be South of Canal on Broadway; going by past experience, that gets really tight, tough lots of fun.

    NYC Info Pages
    Google Maps Route

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  12. Comment on What do you think is the best sandwich? in ~food

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    Lots of ideas but nah! I stick to the classic; ham, egg and cheese on a toasted bagel (either plain or everything)! All or nothing on my side of the house.

    Lots of ideas but nah! I stick to the classic; ham, egg and cheese on a toasted bagel (either plain or everything)! All or nothing on my side of the house.

  13. Comment on Not alive, but not dead: disembodied human brains used for drug testing in ~health

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    As unpleasant as this may be, hoping that whatever research/disease/medicine etc., they are working on turns out to be a benefit to all of us.

    As unpleasant as this may be, hoping that whatever research/disease/medicine etc., they are working on turns out to be a benefit to all of us.

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  14. Comment on Offbeat Fridays – The thread where offbeat headlines become front page news in ~news

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    Out for a Sunday walk I suppose.

    Out for a Sunday walk I suppose.

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  16. Comment on Offbeat Fridays – The thread where offbeat headlines become front page news in ~news

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    Been there and done that.

    Been there and done that.

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  17. Comment on Offbeat Fridays – The thread where offbeat headlines become front page news in ~news

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    A bit odd but today that's how I roll. The longest duration to keep five balloons in the air is 1 min 14.89 sec, and was achieved by David Rush (USA) in Boise, Idaho, USA, on 19 October 2025....

    A bit odd but today that's how I roll. The longest duration to keep five balloons in the air is 1 min 14.89 sec, and was achieved by David Rush (USA) in Boise, Idaho, USA, on 19 October 2025. David is a multi record holder.Watch: Idaho man keeps 5 balloons in the air for over a minute

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  18. Comment on Offbeat Fridays – The thread where offbeat headlines become front page news in ~news

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    It's funny and sad at the same time. As a British colleague told me once, nothing sets off a Brit more than anyone who skips a queue.

    It's funny and sad at the same time. As a British colleague told me once, nothing sets off a Brit more than anyone who skips a queue.

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  19. Comment on Offbeat Fridays – The thread where offbeat headlines become front page news in ~news

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    What a great read! It's what the internet is suppose to be about, a movement of good, IMO. And of course those in power (no matter if they are good or bad governments, in your opinion) want to...

    What a great read! It's what the internet is suppose to be about, a movement of good, IMO. And of course those in power (no matter if they are good or bad governments, in your opinion) want to stay in power. So of course they go out of their way to make things worse.

    Last week, Indian government officials directed X to block the “Cockroach Janta Party” handle, citing a threat to national security, according to Indian media reports.

    That just makes the point more clearer.

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