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[–] TinyBreak@aussie.zone 12 points 1 year ago (3 children)

I am SICK to freaking death of learning things from overhearing my wife on the phone! Is this a common thing or a just us issue?

[–] Force_majeure122@aussie.zone 9 points 1 year ago (1 children)

You mean like... The radius of the earth... The breeding cycle of mice, that kind of thing? That would be cool

[–] Duenan@aussie.zone 5 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Probably more like I got a speeding fine, smashed the car, lost my job type knowledge.

[–] Seagoon_@aussie.zone 4 points 1 year ago

"I'm pregnant."

What are you learning about?

[–] calhoon2005@aussie.zone 6 points 1 year ago

It happens fairly often for us. I've brought it up and the response has been, sorry but I thought you'd already know....