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Could a Northern Water Tribe Capital City Exist In Real Life?

December 18, 2017December 29, 2019 John MaherComments Off

Today’s important question is brought to you by a very dumb study. Also: Welcome to Waterbending Week!

Uncle Tito’s Ancient Hawaiian Sayings™ Illustrated With GIFs

August 16, 2016May 9, 2019 Ari WeinbergerComments Off

Let’s see what sound advice they could offer today.

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Could a Northern Water Tribe Capital City Exist In Real Life?

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