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15. my point remains.

Sun May 10, 2026, 09:28 AM

10 hrs ago

Of all the polluting forms forms of transport, cruise ships are probably the worse.

But hey, at least Hunan China won't get blamed for this one.

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Pay attention BigMin28 Yesterday #6

The editor had a chuckle, great fun was had by all Prairie Gates Yesterday #8

"is avoided like the plague by its residents" IronLionZion Yesterday #2

A shame that such a beautful, harmless hobby resulted in their deaths. 70sEraVet Yesterday #3

Wasn't he an actual bird scientist?? littlemissmartypants 22 hrs ago #11

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