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Truly Useless Observances for April 2026

Monday, April 27, 2026

Riffs: The Raconteurs - Steady, as She Goes

sorts: songs

April Taxing: Promoting an itsy bitsy teenie weenie orangish colored mankini

sorts: taxes

Sunday, April 26, 2026

Riffs: Liz Cooper - Slice of Life

sorts: songs

Six Words: Elevator out of service! Feeling uplifted!

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April Taxing: Not installing sneeze guards during funeral home viewings

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Debunking Teleportation From Manila to Mexico

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Saturday, April 25, 2026

Riffs: Kings of Leon - To Space

sorts: songs

April Taxing: Not knockin' a hundred dollars off that Trucoat

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Buzz: ランダムな漢字! Fun With 70 Random Kanji Characters!

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Friday, April 24, 2026

Riffs: Total Giovanni - Human Animal

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