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Meet the "carrot man" of Melbourne 🥕
Plus, what Toby Keith taught Stephen Colbert.
Corinne Sanders
February 10, 2024
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Good morning, Smilers!
Did you know there’s a man who walks around Melbourne, Australia, carrying a giant carrot? 🥕 Although just about everyone he comes across is elated to see the local celebrity, naturally, they all have to wonder… why does he do it? The answer is nothing short of heartwarming!
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Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
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“Everything that irritates us about others can lead us to an understanding of ourselves.”
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