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Smaugust 2025 art challenge (there are dragons)

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Unapparent disability

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Are hobbies dead?

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Seth's Lazer-Focused, Long-Winded, Lively List of Lab Lessons (BEL)

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The Glorious Revolution - 25th of May - Pratchett and discworld

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JP and The Eternal Now (BEL)

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What are your favorite things about the winter season?

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Uncle Mud's Alabama Tiny House Rocket Mass Heater

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Hobbit Home Progress.

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biochar

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Would you rather ... eat licorice or eat candy corn?

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