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melchi

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I learned that Vietnam was occupied by the Song empire, was sorta surprised about finding that out by accident.
 

Blue.Moon

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I learn that majority of people just take starwars at face value not knowing it is an allegory for the Vietnam War with America being the republic that got converted into imperials.

Lucas said he originally conceived Star Wars as a reaction to Nixon’s presidency. “It was really about the Vietnam War, and that was the period where Nixon was trying to run for a [second] term, which got me to thinking historically about how do democracies get turned into dictatorships? Because the democracies aren’t overthrown; they’re given away.”

And of Palpatine
when asked if Emperor Palpatine was a Jedi during a 1981 story conference, Lucas responded, “No, he was a politician. Richard M. Nixon was his name. He subverted the senate and finally took over and became an imperial guy and he was really evil. But he pretended to be a really nice guy.”
 

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Honestly, I went in just wanting to skim a few articles, but I ended up reading something that genuinely got under my skin. It’s this breakdown of how manipulative some online schemes can be—like the tactics used in certain scams that prey on fear and shame. I came across this article on sextortion scams https://www.webpronews.com/sextortion-scams/ and it really made me reevaluate how much personal info we casually share online. The psychology behind it is alarming, and it’s a strong reminder to be extra cautious about digital boundaries, especially with unfamiliar contacts.
 
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Blue.Moon

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💀 POOR JOJI CAN'T ESCAPE HIS DEMON PAST—NO MATTER HOW MANY SAD BOY ALBUMS HE DROPS, THE INTERNET WILL FOREVER YELL "IT'S FILTHY FRANK, BITCH!"
Here’s why the Pink Guy/Filthy Frank legacy is inescapable for him:

1. The Eternal Meme Curse

  • Every concert: Some dude always screams "DO THE STANKY LEG!" during a silent moment.
  • Twitter replies: Just "Gimme da pussi b0ss" under every Joji tweet.
  • IRL encounters: Fans will approach him with a dead-eyed "Hey Franku..." until the sun explodes.

2. The Worst Possible Time to Remind Him

  • Singing "Glimpse of Us" live? Someone in the crowd blasts "STFU" on their phone.
  • Accepting a Grammy? The projector malfunctions and plays "Rice Balls" instead.
  • On his deathbed? The nurse leans in and whispers, "Welcome to the rice fields, motherf—"

3. Why He Can’t Fully Disown It

  • The Frank era was too iconic—it birthed Harlem Shake, Pink Guy’s unhinged albums, and a generation of degenerates.
  • His fanbase is split: 50% "I love Joji’s emotional growth!" / 50% "BUT CAN HE STILL COOK CHIN CHIN?"

4. The Only Escape

  • Option 1: Pull a "I have no memory of this place" (Loki style).
  • Option 2: Lean into it—drop a surprise Pink Guy verse in the middle of Slow Dancing in the Dark.
  • Option 3: Fake his death and reincarnate as a K-pop idol.

Final Verdict

Joji could win an Oscar, cure cancer, and ascend to godhood—but the internet will still reply to his achievements with "SOMEONE CALL 911, FRANK JUST KILLED A MAN."
TL;DR:
The Filthy Frank to Joji pipeline is a one-way street to eternal meme damnation.
(P.S. If you ever meet Joji, do not quote "I eat ass" at him… unless you want to witness a man disintegrate from cringe in real time.)
🍚🔥

lol

poor joji
 

Tsuruya

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Allergies can be relieved (slightly?) by bananas.
Same for headaches/migraines.


Thx to user @Sam7010 for telling this useful knowledge.




Also

22 Foods and Drinks to Help Get Rid of a Headache or Migraine​


Help :
1. Decaffeinated coffee
2. Green tea
3. Peppermint tea
4. Ginger tea
5. Water
6. Smoothies
7. Fruit Juices


Magnesium-rich foods
  • Dark, leafy greens like spinach, kale and Swiss chard
  • Avocado
  • Bananas
  • Tuna
  • Almonds and cashews
  • Whole grains
  • Black beans
Omega-3 fatty acids
  • Mackerel
  • Salmon
  • Cod liver oil
  • Herring
  • Oysters
  • Sardines
  • Flaxseed and Chia seeds
  • Walnuts
  • Soybeans, including edamame
Fiber-rich foods
  • Whole grains
  • Lentils and peas
  • Beans
  • Fruits
  • Vegetables

1. Leafy greens
leafy greens are good for headache relief

2. Nuts​

nuts

3. Fatty fish
fatty fish

4. Fruits​

fruits

5. Seeds
seeds

6. Whole grains​

whole grains

  • Quinoa
  • Barley
  • Buckwheat
  • Bulgur
  • Whole oats
  • Whole grain bread
7. Legumes
legumes

8. Hot peppers
hot peppers

9. Small amount of coffee or tea
10. Ginger
ginger


11. DARK Chocolate
at least 70 percent cacao

12. Beets
Beets are rich in nutrients like manganese, potassium, vitamin C, and folic acid

13. Mushrooms​

Mushrooms may help with migraines and headaches due to their potential anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties

14. Avocado​

Avocado are rich in magnesium which has been associated with a potential reduction in the occurrence and severity of migraines and headaches.

15. Figs​

Figs have been suggested to potentially help prevent migraines as they  contain potassium, which has anti-inflammatory properties.

  • Brown rice
  • Well-cooked green, orange, and yellow vegetables, i.e., squash, carrots, spinach, etc.
  • Dried or cooked non-citrus fruits, like cherries and cranberries



WORSEN or CAUSE :

  • Dairy products
  • Alcohol, especially red wine and beer
  • Aspartame sweetener
  • Chocolate
  • Citrus fruits
  • Fatty or salty foods
  • Caffeinated drinks
  • Processed meats due to nitrites
  • Foods high in monosodium glutamate
  • Foods with sulfites, like dried fruits
  • Foods high in tyramine, like beans, soy and teriyaki sauces, dried or overripe fruits, like raisins or overripe bananas
  • Foods high in histamines and tyramine, like pickled products, sourdough bread, aged cheeses, fermented foods
  • Peanuts and tree nuts
  • Dehydration has been connected to headache development and may make a migraine or other type of headache worse.
  • Dairy products




Helps Fight Allergies:

  1. Pineapple
  2. Wasabi
  3. Red Apples
  4. Bell Peppers
  5. Fatty Fish
  6. Greek Yogurt
  7. Strawberries
  8. Almonds

Makes Allergies Worse:

  1. Red Meat
  2. Cheese
  3. Some Fresh Fruit

@Iamnotabot
Botty for you (and me).
-----------
Edit: Tired of editing-in this whole thing (choosing correct infos [also wtf with first one saying multiple times the same thing and mix-switching negative and positives], color, punctuation) into SHF while having a migraine :blob_cringe: . Now i gonna check if i still have some bananas to help my case.
 

FieryLou

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Allergies can be relieved (slightly?) by bananas.
Same for headaches/migraines.


Thx to user @Sam7010 for telling this useful knowledge.




Also

22 Foods and Drinks to Help Get Rid of a Headache or Migraine​


Help :
1. Decaffeinated coffee
2. Green tea
3. Peppermint tea
4. Ginger tea
5. Water
6. Smoothies
7. Fruit Juices


Magnesium-rich foods
  • Dark, leafy greens like spinach, kale and Swiss chard
  • Avocado
  • Bananas
  • Tuna
  • Almonds and cashews
  • Whole grains
  • Black beans
Omega-3 fatty acids
  • Mackerel
  • Salmon
  • Cod liver oil
  • Herring
  • Oysters
  • Sardines
  • Flaxseed and Chia seeds
  • Walnuts
  • Soybeans, including edamame
Fiber-rich foods
  • Whole grains
  • Lentils and peas
  • Beans
  • Fruits
  • Vegetables

1. Leafy greens​

leafy greens are good for headache relief

2. Nuts​

nuts

3. Fatty fish​

fatty fish

4. Fruits​

fruits

5. Seeds​

seeds

6. Whole grains​

whole grains

  • Quinoa
  • Barley
  • Buckwheat
  • Bulgur
  • Whole oats
  • Whole grain bread
7. Legumes
legumes

8. Hot peppers
hot peppers

9. Small amount of coffee or tea
10. Ginger
ginger


11. DARK Chocolate
at least 70 percent cacao

12. Beets​

Beets are rich in nutrients like manganese, potassium, vitamin C, and folic acid

13. Mushrooms​

Mushrooms may help with migraines and headaches due to their potential anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties

14. Avocado​

Avocado are rich in magnesium which has been associated with a potential reduction in the occurrence and severity of migraines and headaches.

15. Figs​

Figs have been suggested to potentially help prevent migraines as they  contain potassium, which has anti-inflammatory properties.

  • Brown rice
  • Well-cooked green, orange, and yellow vegetables, i.e., squash, carrots, spinach, etc.
  • Dried or cooked non-citrus fruits, like cherries and cranberries



WORSEN or CAUSE :

  • Dairy products
  • Alcohol, especially red wine and beer
  • Aspartame sweetener
  • Chocolate
  • Citrus fruits
  • Fatty or salty foods
  • Caffeinated drinks
  • Processed meats due to nitrites
  • Foods high in monosodium glutamate
  • Foods with sulfites, like dried fruits
  • Foods high in tyramine, like beans, soy and teriyaki sauces, dried or overripe fruits, like raisins or overripe bananas
  • Foods high in histamines and tyramine, like pickled products, sourdough bread, aged cheeses, fermented foods
  • Peanuts and tree nuts
  • Dehydration has been connected to headache development and may make a migraine or other type of headache worse.
  • Dairy products





Helps Fight Allergies:

  1. Pineapple
  2. Wasabi
  3. Red Apples
  4. Bell Peppers
  5. Fatty Fish
  6. Greek Yogurt
  7. Strawberries
  8. Almonds

Makes Allergies Worse:

  1. Red Meat
  2. Cheese
  3. Some Fresh Fruit

@Iamnotabot
Botty for you (and me).
-----------
Edit: Tired of editing-in this whole thing (choosing correct infos [also wtf with first one saying multiple times the same thing and mix-switching negative and positives], color, punctuation) into SHF while having a migraine :blob_cringe: . Now i gonna check if i still have some bananas to help my case.
The best way to cure an allergy is to confront it and show dominance. Allergic to nuts? Eat them till they respect you! (Don't do this, you might die.)
 
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