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Fleur @Fleura (34927) • United Kingdom 20 Dec 22

This is in response to a post by @TheHorse When I was a student I needed to earn some money, I looked at working in McDonalds but after going to the induction evening I just knew I could never do that! Luckily I saw an advert...

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My Top Ten Eccentric People #10

Jonathan Fuller Westrick @Jon2071 (256) • United States 9 Apr 17

Just imagine it. You did it! You learned the secret of making money. Not just making money but you are now in the same class as King Midas. You have more money than you could ever dream of spending. Think about yourself with...

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Story My Eccentric Friend Julie

Arthur Chappell @arthurchappell (44941) • Preston, England 28 Sep 16

This was written long-hand at a creative writing workshop I participated in years ago. I can’t even remember what the specific exercise was and I have only just edited this and typed it. Julie is a completely fictional character,...

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Strange Customs

Arthur Chappell @arthurchappell (44941) • Preston, England 18 Sep 16

We have a few eccentric customs in the UK, and in my family. Here are some that I have seen. 1/. Setting aside a little unconsumed ale or wine. It can be customary not to totally drain your glass but to leave a little beer or...

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Thinking about Lint

AnjaP @Rollo1 (16676) • Boston, Massachusetts 14 Oct 15

The load of towels in the dryer was still damp after a long tumbling. I knew that meant I needed to clean the lint trap. I always forget that. Such a nice, thick, soft wad of lint. I love lint, its many colors woven together...

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People I Meet.

rubyroy @rubyroy (824) • India 13 Sep 12

I work as a consultant.I meet a lot of people in my job.I will write about the eccentric behavior of one company head met I on my job.Once a medium sized company hired me to help them in their marketing activity.The managing...

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asiamooner @asiamooner (418) • Philippines 26 Feb 11

yes, shook ever visited a place and found out that the travel catalogues and guide are not close to reality? ever had the chance of facing everyday irony while bumping from one road to another? i have...not just...

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3D Cowgirl Tattoo With Silicone Implants

Oneironaut @_sketch_ (5742) • United States 13 Jan 11

I just thought this was interesting, so I thought I'd share. Lane Jensen got a tattoo of a cowgirl on his leg with 3D breasts using silicone implants. He is a professional and all the proper techniques were used, but his body...

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Girls like Gays??

kiel_d_01 @kiel_d_01 (136) • Philippines 15 Apr 10

i just heard this from class ... my psychology teacher just gave us a little something about their study on my some girls prefer gays to be their boyfriends or whatever ... i don't know why but she said that there are many of them...

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What?? An Eccentric Genius!! Leonardo Da Vinci. What do you think?

THEcreationist @THEcreationist (837) • India 5 Jul 09

Leonardo Da Vinci is referred to as a Genius. Still, another name is given to him and that is he was an eccentric character. Is the world correct in saying him eccentric if he was a genius? Maybe that`s what a genius is like....

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Are tabloids making us judgemental?

katsmeow1213 @katsmeow1213 (28716) • United States 15 Jun 09

I just came across a website that has 50 pictures of some celebrities in some rather interesting outfits. Now I'll admit none of these things are anything I'd wear out in public, but the website put these photos up there in...

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Love at first "smell" ...and other weird relationship/love stuff.

inkyuboz @inkyuboz (1392) • Mandaluyong City, Philippines 23 Mar 09

I've been reading lots of crazy love stories today and indeed, sometimes reality is stranger than fiction. There was a guy who even mentioned he fell in love with his prom date at "first smell". I was a bit creeped out and also...

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Do you find yourself eccentric sometimes? In what way?

goddessofbeauty @goddessofbeauty (713) • Philippines 21 Jan 09

Sometimes I feel I'm mature enough but sometimes I act like a child. Is it natural to behave this way? Do you feel the same way too or I'm just the only one who is experiencing this?

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Eccentric or mad?

nannacroc @nannacroc (4049) 2 Sep 08

The English upper classes are known for being eccentric but if a working class person behaved the same way they may be considered a bit mad. What is the criteria for being eccentric? Is it being titled? Is it having enough money...

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have you seen a ghost or something unusual in the hospital?

kristin002 @kristin002 (47) • Philippines 25 Aug 08

they say that second to the church, hospitals are second to the places populated by unseen people. have you seen, heard or feel one? how do they look? how do you know if you are haunted by a ghost there? i once had a duty in this...

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do you know any eccentric people?what makes them eccentric?

glamgrl @glamgrl (384) • Ireland 27 May 08

or are you yourself eccentric?i think eccentric people are freethinkers i think they are born that way.i dont think they could conform even if they tryed.what do you think makes someone eccentric?

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My great auntie gave me a pair of argyle socks for Christmas

kbourgerie @kbourgerie (8780) • United States 2 Mar 08

Why is it that on your birthday or at Christmas time or at some other event of our life that we always get that one really wierd gift from some distant quirky relative? Usually the price tag is still attached and its a gift that...

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Most eccentric person you know?

songbirdnaimh @songbirdnaimh (1422) • United States 2 Feb 08

Who is he/she? Tell us a good story

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Ivor Cutler, anyone familiar with this song-writer, poet and eccentric?

urbandekay @urbandekay (18278) 31 Dec 07

Ivor Cutler (15/1/1923 – 3/3/2006) a Scottish poet, songwriter and humorist became known for his regular performances on BBC radio numerous sessions recorded for John Peel and later for Andy Kershaw. He appeared in the Beatles'...

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I know it's a matter of opinion but...

xParanoiax @xParanoiax (6987) • United States 17 Nov 07

Why do SOME people assume that: (1. If you're eccentric, you must have something slightly wrong with you --mind you can interchange eccentric with slightly odd lol-- (2. If you have a dark sense of humor as a child, that you...

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