Old man stares death right in the eyes and declares, “Not today!”
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Be careful when breaking out this one; sometimes the person you’re pitying doesn’t want your pity.
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Use this handy trick when you don’t want your panties saying “Peek-a-boo!” under your white bottoms.
Japan’s Financial Services Agency opens an investigation into whether or not PokéCoins fall under jurisdiction of the country’s Payment Services Act.
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Why pick between falling in love or falling for chocolate, when you can do both?
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C’mon Abe, you can do it! You’ve got nothing to lose… Except maybe your pride.
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