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The "Thank God Ledge" in Yosemite National Park, California (lemmy.world)
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[–] ColeSloth@discuss.tchncs.de 38 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago) (2 children)

When I say I'm not afraid of heights; what I really mean is that I'm not abnormally afraid of heights.

*bonus edit: the legendary Dan Osmond. Died not long after, when a rope snapped. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NCByLWtM7y4

[–] dream_weasel@sh.itjust.works 11 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Misread:

The legendary Dan Osmond who died not long after his rope snapped.

[–] ColeSloth@discuss.tchncs.de 3 points 2 days ago

Two meanings. Sharing a goal...