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Learn The Ropes

allen0187 @allen0187 (59699) • Philippines 21 Apr 21

'Learn the ropes' is actually a nautical term. Back in the day when a seaman is new, he will have 'know the ropes' written in his discharge meaning he only has basic knowledge on how to operate a ship. Another possible source of...

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Firefighters rescue a victim trapped inside of a well

George B Vieto @Deepizzaguy (122123) • Lake Charles, Louisiana 29 Jun 20

A person who was assisting his friend move into their new home in Guilford Connecticut is thankful that his friend had the presence of mind to contact 911 to inform the local firefighters that one person fell down 30 feet into a...

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EXPERT of this?

ingrid @ridingbet (66854) • Philippines 15 Nov 18

My big brother and sister asked for my help regarding how to put up the tarpaulin at the veranda to shield off the sun's rays at midday. I told them that 2 pulleys are needed and I also instructed them where to insert the ropes...

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Two deer rescued by Prince Georges County firefigters that were stuck on a fence

George B Vieto @Deepizzaguy (122123) • Lake Charles, Louisiana 4 Oct 18

Firefighters in Prince Georges County were contacted by a concerned citizen on Thursday when two deer were stuck between the rails of a fence. The Prince Georges County firefighters used a rope and a Halligan bar to loosen the...

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Near the Canopy Walk the rhododhendron trees are amazing.

Dr Souvik Chatterji @sathviksouvik (23240) 4 Nov 17

Lolegaon situated at a height of 5500 to 6000 feet above sea level has alpine forests. The canopy walk impresses visitors to walk along the ropeways in the middle of long jungle. The rhododendron trees in the area are amazing. If...

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Is skipping good for health?

eshaan @eshaan (6188) • India 20 Aug 07

My husband has a habit of skipping atleast 500 times everyday. He does it together with his other exercises.But I have heard that your leg become very stiff, is it true? He complains that the day he doesn't skip a rope his legs...

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