It's charming, sweet, and holds a special place in almost every heart in the world, but is also so heavily commercialized that it feels like a sellout.

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Xanness

Oct 11, 2021

If You Aren't Someone's Cup of Tea

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What beverage are you, then? Note: Does Not Have To Be an Actual Beverage, Just a Liquid or Semi-Solid in a Container.

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Xanness

Sep 24, 2021

Random Philosophy Question

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If God and the Devil were to reveal their existence, without question, to humanity, do you think the amount of crime would decrease, increase, or stay the same?

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Xanness

May 11, 2021

Is Anyone Else Having Problems?

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For some reason i can't reply to comments on my phone. I can reply just fine on the computer, but when I try it on my phone, they say something has gone wrong on their end. Is anyone else experiencing this weird glitch?

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