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r/castles ↑ 7.7K · Jul 30, 2026 · ▣ 0
A divorced dad promised his 3-year-old son a castle in 1978. So he spent 40 years building one.
In 1978, 23-year-old John Lavender, newly divorced and raising his young son Jason, promised him: "Someday I’ll build you a castle."
It took five years to find land, but he eventually bought a mounta...
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r/interesting ↑ 4.4K · Jul 30, 2026 · ▣ 0
Ex-wife sues for cut in compensation given to a man for wrongful conviction
In 1982, Steven Phillips was a young roofer in Dallas, Texas. He was married to Traci Tucker, who was pregnant with their child. Then his life collapsed around him.
That spring, a masked man with a g...
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r/twentiesindia ↑ 4.3K · Jul 30, 2026 · ▣ 0
I recieved my first salary 🎉
Since I can't flex it anywhere else. I'll do it here
Muheheh! Also this is not the full salary. It should be around 1.5 lakh but since I only worked 20 days so that's why this much
One full year of...
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r/trashy ↑ 3.8K · Jul 30, 2026 · ▣ 0
This goes here
In 1982, Steven Phillips was a young roofer in Dallas, Texas. He was married to Traci Tucker, who was pregnant with their child. Then his life collapsed around him.
That spring, a masked man with a g...
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r/fluentinfinance ↑ 3.7K · Jul 30, 2026 · ▣ 0
Warren Buffett said he could end the deficit in 5 minutes: “Any time there’s a deficit of more than 3% of GDP, all sitting members of Congress are ineligible for reelection.”
Warren Buffett said he could end the deficit in 5 minutes.
“Any time there’s a deficit of more than 3% of GDP, all sitting members of Congress are ineligible for reelection.”
Do you support this?
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r/nostupidquestions ↑ 3.0K · Jul 30, 2026 · ▣ 0
If taxi medallions cost something like $500,000, how the hell is someone who wants to become a taxi driver supposed to pay for them? Why *would* someone with that kind of money want to drop it all and become a taxi driver?
It just confuses me. NYC Taxis need medallions which cost like $500,000 each, and you can ONLY drive one legally if you buy one off someone. But if you have 500K in liquid cash just sitting around, wh...
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r/firsttimehomebuyer ↑ 2.4K · Jul 30, 2026 · ▣ 0
We did it! Portugal 420k @ 3,9%
Me and my gf got this amazing 300m2 house on a 1000m2 plot
Very lucky find and happy with it!
Now gotta save for marriage
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r/firsttimehomebuyer ↑ 1.5K · Jul 30, 2026 · ▣ 0
I did it! Amsterdam, 455k, 3.72%
Amsterdam 75m2 at 28 y/o! Keep fighting for your dreams!!
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r/daddit ↑ 1.4K · Jul 30, 2026 · ▣ 0
Finally!!
This is truly a great day! Not only do I get to have an equal influence in my 3 year old daughter's childhood and spend far more time with her, but I also get to stop paying 300 a month in child suppo...
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r/firsttimehomebuyer ↑ 1.4K · Jul 30, 2026 · ▣ 0
I did it! Stockholm 335K € 3.05%
74sqm, 2 bathrooms, 15 minutes from city centre. We’re over the moon!
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r/salary ↑ 1.3K · Jul 30, 2026 · ▣ 0
The skilled trades propaganda is getting ridiculous.
Everywhere online now, people act like becoming an electrician, plumber, or HVAC tech is some guaranteed cheat code to a six-figure life. And honestly, I think the internet massively oversells skilled...
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r/architecture ↑ 1.1K · Jul 30, 2026 · ▣ 0
Trump's new Washington airport announced but no architect credited
Who wants to guess the architect of the $22 billion transformation of Washington Dulles International Airport?
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r/opiniaoimpopular ↑ 827 · Jul 30, 2026 · ▣ 0
Aborto tem que ser legalizado e gratuito
Aborto gasta menos dq uma criança a+ no bolsa família e no orfanato. Fora q se ela morar na favela a criança tem 70% de chance de virar traficante, drogado ou puta.
Edit: Gente eu não sou eugenista, ...
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r/indonesia ↑ 822 · Jul 30, 2026 · ▣ 0
Seneng banget hari ini
Aku guru di salah satu SD swasta di Riau, tahun kemaren gajinya 900k per bulan dan alhamdulillah tahun ini naik soalnya jadi wali kelas. I'm soooo happy 🥳
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r/salary ↑ 814 · Jul 30, 2026 · ▣ 0
35m. Concrete construction
I am uneducated, and didn’t have much hope of making any money in life. I was pretty much ok with that and understood the impacts of my life choices. I have adhd and school was always very hard for ...
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r/nba ↑ 736 · Jul 30, 2026 · ▣ 0
[OPB] Trail Blazers demand more than arena funding in Portland City Council appearance
>The Portland Trail Blazers arrived at Portland City Hall on Thursday ready to talk about much more than money.
>After days of uncertainty whether team officials would show up at all, Blazers officia...
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r/melbourne ↑ 717 · Jul 30, 2026 · ▣ 0
Builders of Melbourne, why can’t you build a decent house?
As someone who traveled to many countries and lived overseas, it’s insane to me that in a wealthy country like Australia where some blue collar professions earn more than white collar ones, constructi...
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r/firsttimehomebuyer ↑ 667 · Jul 30, 2026 · ▣ 0
We did it! Georgia - $370k - 6.5%
Here’s a brief personal share: (I know my grammar sucks)
31M - Spent (3) years in prison. I remember turning 21 in the joint! I remember on that same day, a fight broke out, and I just started crying...
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r/firsttimehomebuyer ↑ 667 · Jul 30, 2026 · ▣ 0
I did it! Washington State, $460K, 6.25%
Still nervous as hell, but the kids and I are home!
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r/antiwork ↑ 627 · Jul 30, 2026 · ▣ 0
The biggest welfare queens of the US are the “elites”
The biggest welfare queens are the “elites” bc of the following
Corporate Welfare Outlays: Studies from groups like the Cato Institute estimate federal corporate welfare and industry support cost rou...
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r/kitchenconfidential ↑ 616 · Jul 30, 2026 · ▣ 0
How does someone post this seriously?
Sous Chef for a small location in Florida where the minimum wage is like 14 something( 15 soon) and these guys want a sous for 10 to 11 an hour? And further down for their application they want you t...
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r/indiatax ↑ 610 · Jul 30, 2026 · ▣ 0
Paid ₹2.31 Lakhs in Tax Today. Frustrated, Squeezed, and Feeling Completely Defeated.
Filing my ITR today literally brought tears to my eyes. Seeing the final calculation screen has left me completely numb and angry.
My **Net Tax Liability stands at ₹2,31,519**.
Take a look at how ...
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r/firsttimehomebuyer ↑ 602 · Jul 30, 2026 · ▣ 0
Closed! SoCal, 575k, 5.8
Closed in January 2026, but just joined the subreddit. Used my VA Loan and put just shy of 100k down!
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r/bikemechanics ↑ 593 · Jul 30, 2026 · ▣ 0
From a neglected garden shed => to a bike service workshop
I wanted to share my story with you all and spread some positive vibes. I’ve been riding and wrenching on bikes for over 20 years. Way back in my youth, I worked in a LBS for a short time, but life to...
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r/northcarolina ↑ 551 · Jul 30, 2026 · ▣ 0
NC budget funded a legislator's gated community, but the money could be taken back
So a little bit of self-dealing was exposed... maybe that will help get it quashed.
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