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weremonkeys t1_jcx4wkr wrote
Reply to comment by WWCMD in TIL The people giving out free samples at Costco do not work for Costco but a separate company by CA_Mini
Because they got that vertical integration, they mostly sell their own products, I think that’s why they’re successful
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realdonaldtrumpsucks t1_jcx4e6l wrote
Reply to TIL: On January 5, 2002, Charles J. Bishop stole a Cessna 172 light aircraft and crashed it into the side of the bank of America tower. His mother filed a lawsuit against Roche Laboratories claiming that Accutane had side effects such as depression and suicidal actions. by deadflowers1
Accutane made me think of doing damage to my life. It was so scary.
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DutchessOfJorts t1_jcx3l9b wrote
Kyletw15 t1_jcx3cx4 wrote
Reply to TIL: The Government of Canada has an office that creates coats of arms for Canadian citizens, and that all Canadian Citizens may apply to the Governor General for a coat of arms and even an officially-recognized personal flag by ryguy_1
It costs a lot and you actually have to be a prominent figure within your community to receive one
JoaoBinda t1_jcx300i wrote
Reply to comment by SueSudio in TIL: The Government of Canada has an office that creates coats of arms for Canadian citizens, and that all Canadian Citizens may apply to the Governor General for a coat of arms and even an officially-recognized personal flag by ryguy_1
This word “many”, I don’t think it means what you think it means…
TonyClifton2020 t1_jcx2p7n wrote
Reply to TIL: The Government of Canada has an office that creates coats of arms for Canadian citizens, and that all Canadian Citizens may apply to the Governor General for a coat of arms and even an officially-recognized personal flag by ryguy_1
Some of the more proper amenities arising outta a Monarchy.
CdnBison t1_jcx2i15 wrote
Reply to comment by thisisredlitre in TIL: The Government of Canada has an office that creates coats of arms for Canadian citizens, and that all Canadian Citizens may apply to the Governor General for a coat of arms and even an officially-recognized personal flag by ryguy_1
The ones I asked said - and I quote - “$&@“ you! The land belongs to us” and started to give chase. I didn’t stick around for the rest of their arguments.
/I do not like cobra chickens
creamonbretonbussy t1_jcx2bjn wrote
Reply to comment by SueSudio in TIL: The Government of Canada has an office that creates coats of arms for Canadian citizens, and that all Canadian Citizens may apply to the Governor General for a coat of arms and even an officially-recognized personal flag by ryguy_1
Lmao that's more than twice as much as my family has ever spent on a vacation
We'd just rent a cheap cabin in a nice place for a few nights and buy some interesting foods and goods from the local vendors.
CallmeNo6 t1_jcx29o3 wrote
zephyrseija t1_jcx1z5d wrote
Reply to comment by SueSudio in TIL: The Government of Canada has an office that creates coats of arms for Canadian citizens, and that all Canadian Citizens may apply to the Governor General for a coat of arms and even an officially-recognized personal flag by ryguy_1
People did not appreciate your humor.
Rayl24 t1_jcx1yms wrote
Reply to comment by Crabrubber in TIL: The Government of Canada has an office that creates coats of arms for Canadian citizens, and that all Canadian Citizens may apply to the Governor General for a coat of arms and even an officially-recognized personal flag by ryguy_1
You can apply but you most likely won't get approved.
deadflowers1 OP t1_jcx1vqs wrote
Reply to TIL: On January 5, 2002, Charles J. Bishop stole a Cessna 172 light aircraft and crashed it into the side of the bank of America tower. His mother filed a lawsuit against Roche Laboratories claiming that Accutane had side effects such as depression and suicidal actions. by deadflowers1
his actions were inspired by osama bin laden as he praised him in his suicide note.
p_a_schal t1_jcx1u67 wrote
Goodpie2 t1_jcx1n8l wrote
Reply to comment by SueSudio in TIL: The Government of Canada has an office that creates coats of arms for Canadian citizens, and that all Canadian Citizens may apply to the Governor General for a coat of arms and even an officially-recognized personal flag by ryguy_1
Congratulations on being rich then. That doesn't change that it's a shitload of money for the majority of people.
Gecko99 OP t1_jcx0us4 wrote
Reply to comment by NolanSyKinsley in TIL no one has found a larva of the titan beetle, one of the largest beetles in the world. by Gecko99
Could it have been a Hercules beetle?
NolanSyKinsley t1_jcx0iet wrote
Reply to comment by ali3n33 in TIL no one has found a larva of the titan beetle, one of the largest beetles in the world. by Gecko99
I swear I have seen a timelapse of what was purported to be a titan beetle going through the stages.
ArcticFlava t1_jcx0gt7 wrote
Reply to comment by 7loUge in TIL The people giving out free samples at Costco do not work for Costco but a separate company by CA_Mini
Hey... that's good. You sure you ain't the smartest guy in the world?
siege1986 t1_jcx07b9 wrote
Reply to TIL: The Government of Canada has an office that creates coats of arms for Canadian citizens, and that all Canadian Citizens may apply to the Governor General for a coat of arms and even an officially-recognized personal flag by ryguy_1
Awesome this will go great with my photo of the queen
blahblahrasputan t1_jcwzg2n wrote
Reply to TIL: The Government of Canada has an office that creates coats of arms for Canadian citizens, and that all Canadian Citizens may apply to the Governor General for a coat of arms and even an officially-recognized personal flag by ryguy_1
Used to be able to get a picture of the queen as well. I've just passed my test, probs just get emailed a pic of Charlie's mug knowing my luck.
Similar-Afternoon567 t1_jcwyqmv wrote
Reply to comment by Nikkian42 in TIL: The Government of Canada has an office that creates coats of arms for Canadian citizens, and that all Canadian Citizens may apply to the Governor General for a coat of arms and even an officially-recognized personal flag by ryguy_1
Not true. A history of volunteering/community involvement can justify a grant. It doesn't have to be some exceptional contribution.
wineandseams t1_jcwyl4r wrote
Reply to comment by publicbigguns in TIL: The Government of Canada has an office that creates coats of arms for Canadian citizens, and that all Canadian Citizens may apply to the Governor General for a coat of arms and even an officially-recognized personal flag by ryguy_1
It's how much is lost weekly on options held with shady brokers.
SweetSexyJesus t1_jcx4xla wrote
Reply to comment by 7loUge in TIL The people giving out free samples at Costco do not work for Costco but a separate company by CA_Mini
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