12. The immune system
I'm not gonna lie, I don't understand how this works. It's impossibly complicated and somehow protects you from all sorts of tiny things that can make you ill.
When I get sick I read about what macrophages do and that usually helps me feel better.
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13. Tweed
I don't know whether most people have tried wearing tweed but if you live in a place with chilly winters check it out!
Originally used for country wear, it works in cities and campuses today, and you're sure to get compliments from strangers!
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wouldnt you feel more dignified in regal Tweed attire
dont your inquisitive students . . . Deserve the tweed You
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14. Speaking of which: tailors!
It's common to buy clothes off the rack, but you can take them to a tailor and for a small price paid to that skilled artisan they can make them fit perfectly
Your clothes will feel even better and you'll look fantastic
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Gosh I love my tailor
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15. Sailboats
Is there anything more romantic than sailing? All you need is a chunk of wood, some canvas, and a few yards of well-placed lines and the wind will carry you across the world. What a marvel!
Great circle navigation got me my first big job, so it's practical too.
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16. The Roman Empire
Sure the Romans did some bad things, but their civilization lasted a thousand years and lives on today in our language, religion, and thought. There's always something new but almost-familiar to learn
Check out a podcast to start!
thehistoryofrome.typepad.com
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17. Sharks
Sure, the great whites are well known and spooky, but sharks come in all shapes and colors
They're one of the few remaining classes of non-bony fishes, and their skin is incredibly smooth
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18. This conversation
These guys are extemely chill and an example of how to talk to other people on the internet when you disagree
I think about them a lot!
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19. I lied in (17) but it was for a good reason
Specifically to refer to another (this) Good thing, a time where a guy made a comic and people got mad at him for dumb reasons and he decided it would be fun to enjoy it
I feel a Kinship with him
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20. That feeling where you're waking up in the morning from a dream, and slowly open your eyes and reassemble your identity and what has happened to you in the last thirty-odd years (this is actually a little spooky when you're in a pickle so try to live well)
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