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You see them all around like they're the new "fad" or something, but what isn't shown is the horrible effects of them on our bodies, our minds, and our lives. Everyone says that "t...

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By 1COR13 PLATINUM
Anchor Point, Alaska
1COR13 PLATINUM, Anchor Point, Alaska
28 articles 0 photos 34 comments

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"When the power of love overcomes the love of power, the world will know peace." - Jimmi Hendrix

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By AutumStarr808 SILVER
Fremont, Nebraska
AutumStarr808 SILVER, Fremont, Nebraska
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Deep into that darkness peering, long I stood there, wondering, fearing, doubting, dreaming dreams no mortal ever dared to dream before.<br /> <br /> Edgar Allan Poe

JustAnotherClassmate BRONZE, AE, Other
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&quot;My opinion of you is none of your business,&quot; and &quot;The human race is primarily made up of &#039;efficient mouths and inefficient eyes&#039;&quot;.

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giordanom BRONZE, Brewster, New York
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ChiyoR BRONZE, Bronx, New York
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By Aust18 SILVER
Centennial, Colorado
Aust18 SILVER, Centennial, Colorado
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Here are the values that I stand for: honesty, equality, kindness, compassion, treating people the way you want to be treated and helping those in need. To me, those are traditional values.<br /> - Ellen DeGeneres

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princessaleciaa BRONZE, Fort Wayne, Indiana
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&quot;Life&#039;s way to awesome to waste your time thinking about someone who doesn&#039;t treat you right.&quot; -Jack Barakat