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[–] T00l_shed 44 points 6 months ago (2 children)

The answer will shock you! Spoiler, no, giants didn't build Stonehenge.

[–] [email protected] 20 points 6 months ago* (last edited 6 months ago) (1 children)

Well, Fox ran a very scientific poll of 100 men and women who use bath salts recreationally in the panhandle of Florida— and according to Fox, “a lot of people are saying it’s possible…”

[–] T00l_shed 12 points 6 months ago

Well fuck, you got me there.

[–] acosmichippo 28 points 6 months ago (3 children)

we're just asking questions here.

[–] homesweethomeMrL 11 points 6 months ago

If they don’t have a live-action re-enactment (artist’s depiction), I will be disappointed.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 6 months ago

Is the universe a simulation and killing your next door neighbor really of no consequence?

We'll leave you to do your own research.

[–] Snapz 15 points 6 months ago* (last edited 6 months ago)

The most credible, believable story that Fox has published?

[–] [email protected] 12 points 6 months ago

Shows they know who their audience is.

[–] SzethFriendOfNimi 11 points 6 months ago (1 children)

MiniMinuteman is going to be sooo busy. Poor guy.

[–] FlyingSquid 6 points 6 months ago

He hasn't made a video in a while. I hope he's working on something big.

[–] TomAwsm 4 points 6 months ago* (last edited 6 months ago)

Fox News is planning on going the History Channel route, eh? Not surprising, I guess, since they won't have much material left when DJT is gone.

[–] P00ptart 4 points 6 months ago

"Special needs enthusiasts are given unexplained platform. "