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Autobot world leaders…roll out!
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Some universities try to recruit students by telling them about all the fun they’ll have there, but not this Tokyo institute of higher learning.
Looking for a great travel destination for the new year? Well, this one will at least ensure you never understand what anyone’s saying!
Tongue-in-cheek comic and anime hit One-Punch Man might feature the most powerful character ever, but that doesn’t preclude it from having the funniest character ever too.
This pigeon got on the wrong train. What happens next is probably exactly would happen to any of us!
Student: “It’s not bothering anyone, so what’s the problem?!” Professor: “Well, if you’re going to make me say it… the problem is with your head.”
If you’ve started going bald, events like class reunions can be a major source of anxiety. But this reunion committee has some words of encouragement!
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