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Most of us look back on our school days with nostalgia. Proof positive that time does heal all OR that senility starts shortly after leaving there. The following shows others had it worse than you. If you thought the rules you had to follow were tough, check these out and count your blessings. sandrewn (Pink Floyd - Another Brick In The Wall)

"When I was 5 years old, my mother always told me that happiness was the key to life. When I went to school, they asked me what I wanted to be when I grew up. I wrote down 'happy'. They told me I didn't understand the assignment, and I told them they didn't understand life". ~John Lennon sandrewn (what would you do, if I sang out of key)

How often have you seen something and asked yourself, how did they do that? The following fall into that category, but this time we get to see the HOW. This artist Jordan Molina, is a masterful creator of illusion. Just watching them being drawn before my eyes, leaves me in awe of his skills. https://rumble.com/v30e2i-20-amazing-illusions-hand-art.html sandrewn

The picture says it all. sandrewn (have you signed your donor card)

There is no shame in turning back, when you discover you are on the wrong path. sandrewn (learn from your mistakes)

Two Red SnakesMotion 29 October 2016 No Comments Yet - Share Your Thoughts The two snakes appear to be in motion even though this image is completely static. This another terrific example of an anomalous motion illusion created by Professor Akiyosh Kitaoka. His illusions are very popular on this site, primarily because he creates some of the best motion illusions in the business. (via Akiyoshi Kitaoka) Find 11 Trout Hidden Objects 18 October 2016 No Comments Yet - Share Your Thoughts Try to find 11 trout in this hidden image wildlife painting by artist Steven Michael Gardner. Look carefully as some are very easy to find while others are quite obscure. If you get stuck, you can find the answer to this puzzle by clicking here. sandrewn (I did not find all of them)

This a great thread. The following is a 101 on Spiders in general, for background. http://www.spidersworlds.com/ sandrewn

Try this common sense quiz. BrainBashers https://www.brainbashers.com/commonsense.asp sandrewn (to my shame, I missed them all)

"Watch the sunrise at least once a year, put a lot of marshmallows in your hot chocolate, lie on your back and look at the stars, never buy a coffee table you can't put your feet on, never pass up a chance to jump on a trampoline, don't overlook life's small joys while searching for the big ones." ~H. Jackson Brown. Jr sandrewn

10 Mind Blowing Optical Illusions sandrewn

When you think of it, that over a hundred years ago, most everything that we take for granted did not exist. Then the first video, 10 Creepy Vintage Videos (scary footage) is that much more impressive. The second one, 10 Scariest Videos On The Internet, keep in mind when these were made. sandrewn

" He who would learn to fly one day must first learn to stand and walk and run and climb and dance; one cannot fly into flying." ~Friedrich Nietzsch sandrewn

You'll never find a rainbow if you're looking down. ~Charles Chaplin sandrewn

Small Honor: Tiny Moth Named for Trump http://www.livescience.com/57525-tiny-moth-named-for-donald-trump.html sandrewn

I already told her in her status update. This is supposed to be a picker upper for her and informative to anyone else who happens to view them.

Find a chat room to duke this out! Now for something completely different! Several videos about Hungary. You will hear of some of the history and people. Some interesting facts and places. The last one will show that even Magyars have some people, who should never, ever be allowed to sing on TV or in public again. Legyen szep napod (have a nice day) sandrewn

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Mark, I borrowed this from Optical Illusions, because I thought it would fit right in here, at this place and time. A bridge to the next book of Bridgemont and the further adventures of our beloved Granger, hopefully aboard HMS Valiant. The Pom Poms are ever ready sandrewn (fingers & toes crossed)

3D Pictures Take the Plunge http://brainden.com/3d-pictures.htm#prettyPhoto[pp_gal]/8/ sandrewn (the stereograms stumped me)

Now, for a complete change of subject. Inquiring minds want to know! Why Does Coffee Make You Poop? http://www.livescience.com/45465-why-does-coffee-make-you-poop.html sandrewn (I think I'll cut down, from 10 to 9 cups a day)

I have not failed, I've just found 10,000 ways that don't work. --Thomas Alva Edison sandrewn

Question: When is a photograph not a photograph? Answer: When it is in fact a painting. These special artists could challenge the work of not a few professional photographers http://www.boredpanda.com/hyperrealistic-art-photorealistic-paintings-look-like-photos/ I would make the time to go to the gallery to see these works, if they were on display. sandrewn

The Scary use of Mercury in years gone by Syphilis - Its early history and Treatment From the Journal of Military and Veteran's Health http://jmvh.org/article/syphilis-its-early-history-and-treatment-until-penicillin-and-the-debate-on-its-origins/ Note: Once I started reading, I had to read the whole article, as I hope you do as well. A real eye opener. We use chemo therapy, but back then there was no excuse, except ignorance, for what was done. sandrewn

You can't have a better tomorrow if you don't stop thinking about yesterday sandrewn (okay, I'll have to work on that one)

For what it is worth, my two cents says you should carry on with this story. I will read it and look forward to your continuing with it. You got my attention and vote. sandrewn