I can't
(slang, often with with) frustrating]], etc.
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Question for people who don't believe in spiritual planes(aka spiritual things that can't be seen with anked eye):- do you have a mind? If yes then where do you put it I can't see your mind physically it's not about mind
What cut of beef is a "Beef Roasting Joint"? https://preview.redd.it/kq8p79f2xhyg1.png?width=1305&format=png&auto=webp&s=c4611756ff68232165d24dbefa8b812fef12cdd1 I am looking for a cheap-ish joint of be…
Watching old footage of Steve Erwin. Really trying to like him but I can't? very cringe!! What do u guys think of him?
Fumot I recently came across this Canadian street name (i.e., Fumot Place) and was curious about how to pronounce it. However, I can't find anything helpful online about the origins of the word "fumot." I'm still…
Where can I do a video call in London? Hi all, I've got a video call which I can't do at home. Does anyone know any quiet, free places in London? I know the parks are an option but I wouldn't be comfortable taking the…
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(slang, often with with) frustrating]], etc.
“Question for people who don't believe in spiritual planes(aka spiritual things that can't be seen with anked eye):- do you have a mind? If yes then where do you put it I can't see your mind physically it's not about mind”
— r/teenagers· May 2026“What cut of beef is a "Beef Roasting Joint"? https://preview.redd.it/kq8p79f2xhyg1.png?width=1305&format=png&auto=webp&s=c4611756ff68232165d24dbefa8b812fef12cdd1 I am looking for a cheap-ish joint of beef to slow cook to make burritos/tacos/anything else with pulled beef, but I can't seem to actually find what cut a "roasting joint" is to see if it will be good for this?”
— r/AskUK· May 2026“Watching old footage of Steve Erwin. Really trying to like him but I can't? very cringe!! What do u guys think of him?”
— r/AskAnAustralian· Apr 2026“Fumot I recently came across this Canadian street name (i.e., Fumot Place) and was curious about how to pronounce it. However, I can't find anything helpful online about the origins of the word "fumot." I'm still curious about the pronunciation (e.g., foo-mott vs foo-moh), but I'm mainly intrigued by the seeming lack of history. Does anyone have any insight??”
— r/etymology· Apr 2026“Where can I do a video call in London? Hi all, I've got a video call which I can't do at home. Does anyone know any quiet, free places in London? I know the parks are an option but I wouldn't be comfortable taking the call there.”
— r/AskUK· Apr 2026
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“I can't understand the difference between oscillation and vibration What is the difference?”
— r/words· Apr 2026“What is the word that describes a story talking about it's own creation ? I just can't remember it, I thought it was plouiomenon but I can't find anything. It seems this word doesn't even exist... Thanks in advance.”
— r/words· Apr 2026“>> My name is Skyler White. No, I can't get”
“>> I can't vibe to this cuz I know my”
“>> Can I say though I can't tell a”
“>> I can't vibe to this cuz I know my”
“>> Can I say though I can't tell a”
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