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Painting the Glorious Revolution (Discworld fan art)

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Mistborn score - any good?

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The Glorious Revolution - 25th of May - Pratchett and discworld

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Americans with recent experience buying from Canada? (Summer-fall 2025)

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wells and springs

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fencing

My next project: 1000ft straight fence... But how do I make it straight?

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fungi

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