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Subject College is coming apart at the seams / Three minutes with a mini donkey might be the answer / Your parents' longev…
Date September 18, 2026 5:01 AM
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College Is Coming Apart [ [link removed] ]
It was already hanging by a thread because of the expense, but now that the job market is so tough for entry level workers, it’s hard to justify at the moment
Just 3 minutes with a mini horse or donkey improves teens’ moods, study says [ [link removed] ]
Who knew the secret to happiness was just being around a mini horse? What’s the thing in your life that’ll knock out your stress immediately?
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