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  • The Clash, Falafels, and An Almost Affair

    The Clash, Falafels, and An Almost Affair

    When an acquaintance sets you up
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    Terry Barr
    May 8
    From 0 to 8000m — A journey to the highest peaks -Part IV: The Mountain Takes Its Toll

    From 0 to 8000m — A journey to the highest peaks -Part IV: The Mountain Takes Its Toll

    This is the fourth part of the story of my 27 days expedition in Kyrgyzstan to attempt Lenine Peak summit, reaching 7134 meters of…
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    Matthieu H
    May 8
    ‘Sometimes I’ll just go out and shout… because I can’

    ‘Sometimes I’ll just go out and shout… because I can’

    Performance, pageantry, tradition, tourist attraction… As an official town crier, Jane Smith is a living slice of history
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    dan brotzel
    May 8
    I’m Convinced that Having Children is Payback for How We Took Our Parents For Granted

    I’m Convinced that Having Children is Payback for How We Took Our Parents For Granted

    Is it karma, or does God have a sense of humor?
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    Ruby Lee
    May 8
    Can’t retired people just grab a stack of A4 paper whenever they need?

    Can’t retired people just grab a stack of A4 paper whenever they need?

    All Swedish words vanish as I frantically gesture — like a monkey desperate for its last banana.
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    Ansi
    May 8
    I Finally Admitted it was Rape

    I Finally Admitted it was Rape

    I hope he won't hurt anybody else
    Go to the profile of Sangeeta Kalsi
    Sangeeta Kalsi
    May 8
    Being My Kid’s Second-Favorite Mom

    Being My Kid’s Second-Favorite Mom

    And Why That’s the Best Thing That Ever Happened to Me
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    Amy Ma
    May 7
    Childhood Memories of Delhi Airport — Without Ever Flying

    Childhood Memories of Delhi Airport — Without Ever Flying

    The title of my article might sound unusual — what was I doing at the airport if I wasn’t flying? The truth is, coming from a modest…
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    Ravi Taxali
    May 7
    My French Operation

    My French Operation

    A healthcare insider gets her own taste of denial
    Go to the profile of Bonnie Harris
    Bonnie Harris
    May 7
    The Solitude of a Compulsory Wrestler

    The Solitude of a Compulsory Wrestler

    A Brief Note on Fighting for Your Blessings
    Go to the profile of Shearwater Chronicles
    Shearwater Chronicles
    May 7
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