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    15 Validation-Seeking People Who Missed Every Class In Humility

    I can see the humble braggers of the world and they ultimately mean well. There’s bragging, there’s complaining, and then there’s the rare art form known as the humblebrag. It’s that special kind of statement that pretends to be modest while loudly announcing something impressive, enviable, or wildly out of touch. These people didn’t mean to flex, but somehow did anyway. Here are 15 unfortunate masters of humblebrags who accidentally turned minor inconveniences into full-blown boasts. 1. Dude, I hate being this attractive 2. You don’t look like anybody, stop asking 3. This guy… 4. Non-privileged people are better 5.…

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    15 Patio Remodels That Had Humble Beginnings

    I love a proper patio makeover. Having a great patio doesn’t always require a big budget; sometimes it just takes one free pallet, a sander, and a free afternoon. With…

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    20 Photos Of Makeshift Paths Forged By Rule Breaker Humans

    Human beings have an impressive talent for ignoring perfectly good instructions. Put up a sign, build a walkway, paint clear arrows, and someone will still find a shortcut through the…

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    15 DIY Wizards Who Would Duct Tape Their Wedding If They Could

    People claim that necessity is the true mother of invention. However, some people think that duct tape is the end-all solution to everything. Some fixes, can be clever, and other…

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    16 Ways Public Transportation Shaped Major American Cities

    Public transportation history reveals how streetcars, subways, and buses reshaped American cities, neighborhoods, and daily life.

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    15 Photos That Capture George Carlin’s Mad Genius

    George Carlin wasn’t just a comedian, he was a cultural icon who could cut through societal norms. While his stand-up routines made him a household name, there was a swagger…

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    15 of History’s Greatest Gold Heists From 1940-1960

    Between the years 1940 and 1960, numerous impossibly daring gold heists occurred, and many are still entirely enshrouded in mystery. These heists would occur within war zones, financial centers, and…

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    20 Images of Clint Eastwood on Set That Capture His Brand of Cool

    Clint Eastwood is notorious for his effortlessly composed attitude. He is seemingly unshakeable, even in times when most people would be stressed. From dusty landscapes of old westerns to creepy…

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    12 Artistic Masterpieces That Vanished From The Canvas of History

    Throughout history art has been used as a powerful form of expression, capturing moments of beauty and emotion, but also moments of sheer terror. Unfortunately, some of the world’s most…

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    15 Famous Explorers Who Vanished Without a Trace

    Throughout history, explorers have daringly adventured into the great unknown. The range of explorers striking gold and then sadly disappearing into the abyss is startling, to say the least. We’ll…

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    Vanished History: 10 Documents We May Never See Again

    Throughout time, mankind has created countless documents to record laws, preserve nature, and shape the future. The unfortunate truth is, that many of these pivotal texts were lost before they…

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