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Breaking: Local Gym in Disarray After Lifter Squats in the Curl Rack

Planet Gains, 8:32 AM — A bizarre and unprecedented act of gym anarchy shook Planet Gains Fitness Center this morning after traveling bro Trevor Winslow committed the unthinkable: performing squats in the rack - usually reserved for curls. The Planet Gains community has been thrown into an existential crisis, with several curl enthusiasts reporting symptoms of dizziness, arm fatigue and “severe respect issues.” According to eyewitness accounts, Winslow, an amateur powerlifter allegedly on a business…
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Breaking: Bodybuilder Loses Gains After Walking Too Fast

A tragedy took the fitness world by surprise when local bodybuilder and Instagram sensation Bryce Hutchins reported a mysterious total loss of gains after attempting what he called "a brisk walk." The gym community is in shock as the 240-pound mass of muscle dwindled down to what one horrified witness called "a bloke that probably drinks kale smoothies." The Dangers of Speeding Known for his unparalleled bench arch and for pressing your squat, Bryce felt…
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Breaking News: Men Shocked to Discover Women Have Opinions Without Their Permission

Nobody could believe it and yet it is true - men across the nation have been left in shock as they get acquainted with the radical concept that women, indeed, have thoughts, opinions and voices that don't require male endorsement. This revelation, apparently as unexpected as the switch to daylight saving time, has shaken the foundations of conversation dynamics everywhere, leaving many men bewildered and asking themselves, "But… when did this start?" A Harrowing Reality…
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Breaking: Scientists Decrease Thermometers by 3 Degrees, Solve Climate Change

Scientists worldwide have collectively agreed to lower thermometers by a cool 3 degrees Celsius, or 5.4 degrees Fahrenheit. Yes, you read right: climate change, that annoying little apocalypse in the making, waiting around the corner, has finally been solved without any carbon tax or renewable energy. The answer? Just fiddle with the numbers. The Initiative Dubbed "Thermal Savings," this bold initiative is set to take effect in a few months, right on time for the…
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Study Shows 90% of Meetings Could Have Been Emails

This new revelation is sure to disrupt office snack budgets nationwide - a groundbreaking new study has confirmed what we all suspected: 90% of workplace meetings could have easily been replaced by a simple email while 6 of the remaining 10% could have not happened altogether. The research, conducted by the International Labour Organization, finally sheds light on the ongoing mystery of why so many professionals spend their days trapped in soul-crushing rooms, nodding blankly…
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Interview: Employee Always Chooses ‘Reply-All’

The ‘reply’ button exists for a reason and to this employee, the reason is "to be ignored." We had the privilege of sitting down with a true corporate maverick: Edward Macey, the only employee in his office brave enough to bless every single coworker’s inbox with his insightful emails, whether they asked for them or not. Edward’s commitment to replying to all is legendary, with his habit spanning from the smallest team update to company-wide…
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Dad Mistakes ‘Streaming’ for ‘Screaming,’ Spends Day Yelling at TV

Modern tech is tough and confusing, for some more than for others. Case in point, this local dad and part-time tech antagonist Mark Jones spent an entire Saturday yelling at his 55-inch Samsung Smart TV after misinterpreting his family's suggestion to "stream Netflix." A Misunderstanding Gone Wrong The 53-year-old father of three had been looking forward to a quiet weekend of binge-watching “classic” movies no one under 45 cares about, such as The Gods Must…
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Woman Confuses ‘Mindfulness’ with ‘Mind Fullness,’ Memorizes Half of Wikipedia, Can’t Find Inner Peace

Experts are calling it "the most dedicated misunderstanding of all time": Jane Higgins has spent the last four years memorizing Wikipedia after confusing the concept of "mindfulness" with what she thought was "mind fullness." Instead of finding inner peace through meditation and awareness, she embarked on an exhausting mental binge that has brought her far from tranquility but left her capable of reciting the entire periodic table, listing every minor battle of the Napoleonic Wars…
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Breaking: Ministry of Propaganda Declares 100% Approval Rating After Polling Themselves

In a groundbreaking display of public confidence, the Ministry of Propaganda of a country who chose to remain anonymous announced today a flawless 100% approval rating for the current government. The survey, conducted internally by ministry officials, has been described as the "most accurate and unbiased poll ever conducted," according to sources within the Ministry, most of which created the poll. Truth Enhancement and Unanimous Support The poll results, gathered through what is being hailed…
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Breaking: Bodybuilder Builds Muscle Without Protein

In a shocking turn of events that has left scientists, fitness gurus and your local gym bros scratching their heads, one bodybuilder has defied every rule in the book by building massive muscle — without consuming any protein whatsoever. Nate Flexington, a 28-year-old fitness enthusiast, has recently gone viral after claiming he has achieved his gargantuan physique with a diet entirely devoid of protein. That's right, zero gram of protein. Not whey, not eggs, not…