TIL that the small Pacific island country Nauru once was among the richest countries in the world, thanks to its phosphate mines. But when the mines were depleted, the country descended into poverty (www.news.com.au)

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[-] yoz@aussie.zone -5 points 1 year ago

I am a 9-5. I wake up to be at the office by 9am, Finish at 5, Mon- Fri. One thing i've learnt is never fucking trust other 9-5s. They will lie about anything and everything

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