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    Winter bathing

    This is very popular in Sweden where I am currently living. It is the process of spending a short amount of time in cold water such as the sea, alternating between time spent in a warm environment such as a sauna. Maybe your country is similar or has an alternative? Have you ever tried this?
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    Building your own desktop

    How many people have tried to build their own desktop? I most recently found a guide here https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-build-a-pc/ and it seems like the best thing to do is it build one yourself. Although this can be pretty time consuming but mostly expensive! I wonder what stories and...
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    Can Netflix be a waste of money?

    It costs me £10 a month and I wonder if this is a waste of money to me. So I am interested to hear your opinions. It can be shared between 4 people so ideally, it would be good to split the money between those that you share it with. I feel this rarely happens though and the sucker who...
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    Monogamy or non-monogamy?

    What are your thoughts on monogamy or non-monogamy relationships? Have you ever tried one or the other? To me, many people seem to prefer monogamous relationships and the latter can even cause many issues. I guess you need a lot of trust and communication, and to be into it if you want to have...
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    Where do you purchase your phone?

    It is possible to buy them second-hand and many often do, but for me, this raises a lot of questions. I would worry about purchasing a stolen phone or where it even came from. I prefer purchasing it brand new from a phone provider. It is even possible to buy the phone in one go and then pay for...
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    Rare version of Super Mario classic becomes highest selling game!

    https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-53402067 A rare version of 1985 classic Super Mario Bros was purchased by an unknown buyer at an auction for a staggering $114,000 (£90,000). Some of the reason it was popular and expensive for bidders was that it existed in its original packaging, used only...
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    GIMP

    It is nice to see that GIMP is still in use and updated in 2020. I was never the best graphic designer but back in the day I would try my hand at GIMP as it was and still is free software. I think it is a great place to start because of this, whilst people practice in preparation for, or an...
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    Coding your own website?

    I have a friend that is trying to do this and it seems pretty exhausting in my eyes. I have never tried it myself but I was wondering if anyone here has? What do you enjoy about coding your own website? Could you even share some of it with us?
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    What color is this dress?

    Oh no, not this dress again! I cannot believe it is three years ago and that the opening poster thinks it was only a year ago. To me, it seems at least five years old! As for the colour I have always seen blue and black but I just do not know why. I would love to hear an explanation.
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    Reading...?

    I like to read but only as a way of relaxing in an outdoor setting: this is generally in the summer if I sit at a cricket match or I am in the park. It is a great way to relax in the sun and keep myself off my phone. In my apartment, there are far too many distractions so I do not get the same...
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    What are you listening to now?

    Right now I am listening to the song 'For The Last Time' by Australian singer-songwriter Dean Lewis. It is a song from his first and only album 'A Place We Knew'. I have been listening to it almost on repeat this past week and it is a beautiful debut piece.
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    Your new normal after they lift lockdown

    I have not had to live through a strict lockdown so I have not had to make an awful lot of sacrifices thankfully, so I am not really doing much differently. Also before the pandemic, I was a bit of a 'germophobe' anyway, so regardless I will think twice about touching certain things in public...
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    The fame of a musician and that of a footballer , which lasts longer?

    I would say that the fame of a musician lasts longer than a footballer for the main reason that a music career is generally longer. The professional career of an adult football tends to range between 15 and 20 years whereas certain musicians and bands can make albums for decades and decades.
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    Unnecessary plastic?

    A lot has been done in recent years to reduce plastic use but I still believe there is a long way to go yet. Plastic and rubbish is often left in public spaces and is destroying ecosystems and the environment. It is a problem in our attitudes and behaviour to think this is normal or acceptable...
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    The death penalty

    Capital punishment... In other words, the death penalty. It is still legal in 56 countries which I think is a lot and provides an interesting discussion as to why it is so many. Some might say those who do significant crimes are deserving of it, but others may want people to live through their...
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    Herd immunity for Coronavirus?

    What do we think as herd immunity as a strategy for reacting to the covid-19 pandemic? Can it work for some countries but not others? Or is it absolutely pointless? For me, it is gambling with deaths and as a result, I completely disagree with the strategy. We should be doing our utmost best to...
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    Desktops VS Laptops

    I used to love desktops for the bigger screens and it was what I grew up with before laptops become more prevalent. Nowadays though I prefer laptops as they are much lighter and portable, which I need as I am constantly moving around during university or travelling.
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    Mandatory Face Coverings on Public Transport

    I am interested to see how they handle people who are or claim to be those who qualify for not wearing the mask. Sadly I think that people will be petty enough to pretend they are disabled etc, and ruin it for those who truly are. Could you fine anyone at the time who does not compless...
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    Money wasted

    There was a game for the Xbox 360 back in the day called 'You're In The Movies' and although it did not costs very much, it was a huge waste of my money and time. I remember joking about seeing it in every shop for 99p but I saw it for about £3 or £5 with a webcam included (these cost around...
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    10,000 Steps

    @Lämmchen I would say that 10,000 steps a day is a very good and realistic goal to achieve. Have you notice any other significant health benefits to doing this? My step count ranges and fluctuates often, as I do not set myself targets. Some days I can do a thousand, whilst others I can do above...
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