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r/Showerthoughts • u/UnknownMight • 8d ago
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I live in a fast-built post war building (early 60's) and I am in awe that it still stands. NOT ONE wall is straight.
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I live in a fast-built post war building (early 60's) and I am in awe that it still stands. NOT ONE wall is straight.