This Reddit Thread Reveals The Things People Didn't Realize Until They Got Older
When you're younger, life is all fun and games. But there are some truths you don't fully realize until you're all grown up.
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When you're younger, life is all fun and games. But there are some truths you don't fully realize until you're all grown up.
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