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Virtual poker game at Puzzmo

mecran01 wants to know about your favorite online social puzzles.

Black-anther Flax-lily is one of the many indigenous species planted by ReSource RICA. Photo by Geoff Nowak on Flickr

"There were four living trees on it, lots of erosion and it was an eyesore ..." chariot pulled by cassowaries posts the wonderfully inspiring story of a group of friends who, over a period of 20 years, rehabilitated "the most degraded, clapped-out piece of farmland they could find."

Christmas gifts by Maria Eklind (cc by-sa)

What should I send friends as pick-me-up gifts? What would you like to receive as a pick-me-up gift? In Ask Metafilter, dearwassily is looking for little surprises to cheer friends going through heavy times.

The Secret History

rogerrogerwhatsyourrvectorvicto is looking for "a specific type of novel that is the definition of "comfort" for me - a loner attends a school/college, is adopted by an inner circle (usually led by one charismatic member), and after a period of euphoria realizes that there’s something sinister afoot."

birthday cake martini with sprinkles in a glass and dipped strawberries by Berries.com (cc by)

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