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[WP] you got a magic rock as a kid that was meant to teach you the "magic words" of please and thank you by reminding you whenever it's appropriate. Now though it's begun to recommend whole paragraphs whenever you're in a sticky situation. The best part is following it's advice always works out best
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[WP] You notice one day that you are compelled to keep every promise you ever made. The news shows the world in a panic as is everyone else is forced do to the same. It seems that that people with too many conflicting promises go comatose, including many elected officials.
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[WP] You're in your fifth seemingly endless Zoom meeting of the day. Without thinking, you mutter "this is Hell." As everyone around you freezes, you realize that you forgot to mute yourself. The host's eyes begin to glow as he announced, "He noticed."
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[WP] An alcoholic, a photographer, and a hit man sit next to each other at a bar. The three get into a debate about the perfect shot.
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[WP] Turns out strange women lying in ponds distributing swords is actually a pretty good basis for a system of government.
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[WP] As soon as people turn 18, they get the powers of the very first thing they touch. Most people touch fire, water or electricity. You try to do that too, but first you adjust your glasses out of habit.
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[WP] The year is 5064, Earth Years. After being abandoned due to an inhospitable environment, you are among one of the first humans sent back to the planet to regain the knowledge lost in our hasty retreat. Unknown to you, yourlanding spot was once known as the most haunted place on Earth.
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[WP] To be frank you and your arch nemesis have long since passed the first name basis barrier, and at this point are closer to best friends than foes, hell you even attended their wedding. This is why it was so utterly horrifying and devastating when you finally won once and for all
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[WP] It's the year 2278. The Holy Empire of Boston, The New Republic of Philadelphia, and The United Burrows of New New York are at the brink of war. Diplomats from each nation are meeting to negotiate peace. You are the translator.
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[WP] As a dad, you obviously have a mug that claims you're the "#1 World's Best Dad". One day, you find on the news that all "Best Dad Mugs" now have actual ratings, the media is crazy about it, a photo shows a mug with #5,826,827 World's Best Dad on it, curious, you check yours. It still says #1.
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