There are few better icebreakers in the world than having a cool hobby. Except maybe being very very attractive. That also works well when trying to socialize. But for those of us that haven’t won the genetic lottery and can’t quite afford the plastic surgery, a cool hobby is a nice second place. I’m serious....
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