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abalonelogic Apr 3, 2026 +87

Repairing your stuff instead of throwing it out

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BuyComprehensive6366 Apr 3, 2026 +8

Been doing this since my army days and it's wild how much money you save. Fixed my wife's laptop last week instead of buying a new one - just needed thermal paste and some compressed air

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Spicy_pewpew_memes Apr 3, 2026 +3

My gf's macbook battery bloated up and she was about to take to a safe disposal facility. bought a new battery for 20 bucks, half an hour of work and it was back to normal. The first rule for anything broken in my house is "what do we need to fix it"

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Prior-Interaction144 Apr 3, 2026 +2

jerry rigging! can be incredibly successful and incredibly not!

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BlindCider Apr 3, 2026 +1

I love doing this, it's so satisfying when you're successful. Fixed the fridge at my work a few months ago with a $15 part, and just a couple days ago fixed my thousand dollar Samsung washing machine with a $35 part. It's amazing what you can fix with just a little bit of research and some elbow grease.

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BigDig8572 Apr 3, 2026 +29

Going on walks

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Prior-Interaction144 Apr 3, 2026 +5

yes. so grounding. must leave device in pocket or at home for best results

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CandyCreecher Apr 3, 2026 +4

I actually started last year going on walks for my 10 minute breaks at work! It’s really nice and helps keep my energy up

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sam_2_435 Apr 3, 2026 +28

Paint-by-numbers or adult coloring books. We’ve been conditioned to think that a hobby has to lead to 'mastery' or a side hustle. There is something profoundly healing about sitting down for two hours, following a simple set of instructions, and ending up with something pretty.

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WtngForGodotSoCal Apr 3, 2026 +43

Birdwatching. Not in a retiree-with-binoculars stereotype way, but just paying attention to the birds around you wherever you are. It turns walks, coffee runs, even sitting in traffic into something way more interesting.

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Abazaba77 Apr 3, 2026 +4

That's right! When I started, I was amazed at how many species of birds live in my town

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asthmaticmoshpit Apr 3, 2026 +6

Been using the Merlin Bird app as a bird song shazam Pokédex it's so good! Always whipping it out when I'm on holiday (the app!)

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mazurzapt Apr 3, 2026 +2

I agree. And it’s so cool to figure out when birds or animals are watching each other or are thinking they are hidden from you. It’s good to wear a hat if you’re watching them, say at a mud puddle, many birds will come and go but if they don’t see your eyes they’ll relax.

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Longjumping-Yam-2639 Apr 3, 2026 +1

Yesss! It changed my life totally

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LowPride85 Apr 3, 2026 +1

Ever use Merlin Bird ID? I use it when I’m hunting. Pretty cool to see what’s around you.

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Minnesotaguy7 Apr 3, 2026 +20

Raising chickens. It's fun, easy, relaxing; and let's face it, the end of society as we once knew it is now upon us, and during the apocalypse, owning a nice flock of chickens will come in handy.

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asthmaticmoshpit Apr 3, 2026 +6

Do you just hold them up in the air? Then what?

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CommissarCiaphisCain Apr 3, 2026 +5

Then the sacrifice ritual begins

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GotAnyGrapesDuck Apr 3, 2026 +6

Til they bite you! Hate chickens. Love the idea, hate the execution. Spicy mf’s.

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Snoo-20174 Apr 3, 2026 +12

You can eat the ones that bite you. Bok bok m***********

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DowntownSalary215 Apr 3, 2026 +5

Works best if you breed them too! Just eat the aggressors and let the friendly ones breed! Maybe you'll end up with a whole flock of friendly featherweight T-rexs!

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nosyHedgehog Apr 3, 2026 +2

My landlord in uni had chickens and geese in his garden. He told me how one of the geese bit him and since he was a butcher, he just turned it into a roast. I also know of a company owner keeping geese as guard animals on his commercial property. They are loud, territorial, and vicious, and very effective.

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Leading_Watch_8931 Apr 3, 2026 +2

I heard Buff Orpingtons are such angels though.

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Eating_sweet_ass Apr 3, 2026 +2

We have chickens. Some are super sweet and friendly, some are nice but don’t want to be touched and avoid you at all costs. Some roosters can be buck assholes, but a rooster’s job is to protect his flock. If he’s being mean to people it’s because he views them as a threat to his girls.

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Absolute_Expression Apr 3, 2026 +3

The 'apocalypse' logic is actually a solid point lol. Fresh eggs while the world ends? Sounds like a win-win to me.

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eartht0 Apr 3, 2026 +1

Mites.

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thecucumbersea Apr 3, 2026 +8

Canoeing on a calm lake is soothing to the soul.

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Mr_BeanSteen Apr 3, 2026 +14

Disc golf It's a lot of fun and easy to get into!

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Tabbbinski Apr 3, 2026 +3

I was going to say that. You're right, fun and easy.

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Absolute_Expression Apr 3, 2026 +2

I’ve seen people playing this in parks. It looks so satisfying to watch. Definitely on my list of things to try!

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justboredandhigh Apr 3, 2026 +7

writing

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Suspicious-Insect-18 Apr 3, 2026 +12

Cycling. Especially on a brisk day.

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Tabbbinski Apr 3, 2026 +5

Not underrated but yeah it is awesome.

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mazurzapt Apr 3, 2026

This makes me feel like I’m seven years old again. Just riding in my town to the park, past the soccer fields, people waving as they walk. I don’t ride 20 miles, just five or ten.

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Positive-Day4790 Apr 3, 2026 +6

Pinball

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JessBFlubs Apr 3, 2026 +4

Omg I absolutely love pinball!

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Positive-Day4790 Apr 3, 2026 +3

It is sooooo much fun! Down here in FL, they have a this place where you pay a $20 admission and you play all day. The games are all on free play. I was just there this oast weekend in Del Ray Beach. It's called, "The Silverball Retro Arcade". So much fun. They have skeeball, basketball hoop shot games. Pitch and bat baseball machines. A ton of pinball machines of all eras, as well as video game machines from the 1980s up. So much fun.

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JessBFlubs Apr 3, 2026 +2

That sounds like a dream! They have a couple of places in my area but I don't think they are all you can play for pinball. There are some arcades like that but pinball is still like 50 cents a game

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Positive-Day4790 Apr 3, 2026 +1

Still fun to play, especially the new machines they have out now. They're incredible.

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JessBFlubs Apr 3, 2026 +3

Im gonna have to go do me some pinball. I have an itch now lol. I worked 120+ hours a week at a job for years and never had time for stuff. Just started a new job a couple weeks ago and slowly remembering all the things I once loved to do. Your comment just opened one of those back up to me. Thank you!

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Positive-Day4790 Apr 3, 2026 +2

Awww. You're so welcome! If we lived near eachother, I'd meet you at the Pinball Arcade. That'd be a safe space with tons of people around, so you'd be relaxed abd we'd have fun playing laughing. 🙂 I'm so glad you're not working that much anymore. That's crazy. You're need time for yourself too. Life goes by in a blur. So make sure you're taking plenty of time out for yourself, your family and your friends.

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JessBFlubs Apr 3, 2026 +2

That would be so fun!! Middle of the country MO is not close to anywhere lol Thank you! It took me too long to realize that while I was indeed making a $hit ton of money to be able to do all the things my family wanted, I was missing out and not seeing a lot of things that were happening. It's a strange feeling not being constantly on the go and weighed down but I am starting to feel lighter.

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Positive-Day4790 Apr 3, 2026 +1

Good for you! That's truly awesome! You've worked so hard. Now is the time for you to work some, but take plenty of time for yourself, and enjoy the fruits of all your labor. You deserve it! 💯🤗

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Absolute_Expression Apr 3, 2026 +2

Classic!!!! There’s a certain retro charm to pinball that never gets old. Always a blast.

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Positive-Day4790 Apr 3, 2026 +2

They're so much fun. I have 9 machines. Most people don't even know that they're still being made. They have big LED screens in them, Shaker motors that vibrate the machine, and all kinds of stuff. YouTube machines like... "2025 Avatar Limited Pinball Machine". "2025 King Kong Limited Pinball Machine". "2023 Godzilla Limited pinball" "2021 Guns N Roses Limited pinball" "2025 Jaws Limited Edition pinball". Those are just a few of the newest and most awesome pins out there. I own Limited Godzilla and GnR Pinball machines. They're awesome.

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Absolute_Expression Apr 3, 2026 +2

Wow, 9 machines? That is an incredible collection. I had no idea modern pinball had reached that level of tech with shaker motors and LED screens. Owning a Limited Godzilla and GnR must be a dream. Thanks for the deep dive!

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Positive-Day4790 Apr 3, 2026 +1

You're welcome. 🙂 The machines I own are Godzilla Guns N Roses Wheel of Fortune Last Action Hero South Park Lord Of The Rings Pinball Magic A 1954 Major League pitch & bag baseball machines And Baby Pac-Man that I fully restored.

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Absolute_Expression Apr 3, 2026 +2

That is an insane lineup! The 1954 Major League machine sounds like a piece of history, and fully restoring a Baby Pac-Man is seriously impressive. You’ve basically got a private museum!

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Positive-Day4790 Apr 3, 2026 +1

Yeah, and what's crazy is... I just bought a new home and I am selling 4 of my machines next weekend up North at the Pintastic Pinball Expo. I need $$$, so I am selling my LOTR, Pinball Magic, Last Action Hero, and my Wheel of Fortune. Those should bring in $30k. I need the money to put towards my new home which is slated to be completed in Sept/Oct. Down the line I'll by more to replace them. I've bought and sold several machines over the years, so it is what it is.

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Absolute_Expression Apr 3, 2026 +2

Wow, congrats on the new home! That’s a huge milestone. Selling those 4 machines for $30k is seriously impressive—it really shows the incredible value of a well-curated collection. Good luck at the Pintastic Pinball Expo! I hope you find some great buyers and, eventually, some even better replacements for your new place.

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Positive-Day4790 Apr 3, 2026 +1

You are so wonderful. Wonderful beyond words. Thank you so much for that. Thank you for your sweetness and kindness. The world needs lots more people like you in it. TY again, and I hope you have the best weekend. 🤗💯🙂

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Positive-Day4790 Apr 3, 2026 +1

Oh, my 1954 Major League was the 1st ever 6 player machine ever made. Had some fun tournaments with family and friends. Especially all my uncles. What fun.

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neongrove63 Apr 3, 2026 +6

Hiking, or anything that involves spending time in the nature. Most of us as cooped up inside our homes doomscrolling or busy with the daily grind. Taking a break from those every now and then can be refreshing.

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Absolute_Expression Apr 3, 2026 +1

I couldn't agree more. Getting away from the screen and into the trees is essential. I take my dog out to the woods for that very reason.

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forever_unsatiated Apr 3, 2026 +6

Exploitation.

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HumanSuspect4445 Apr 3, 2026 +5

There's someone with some free time

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Reeywhaar Apr 3, 2026 +1

But you end up with more free time than before

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manewitness Apr 3, 2026 +7

Horseback riding! There’s a pure unadulterated joy that only comes from a gallop through an open field. It really is magical and the closest you’ll come to flying. Plus you have a horse to become friends with.

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Absolute_Expression Apr 3, 2026 +2

The connection with the horse sounds amazing. It really does look like pure freedom when you’re out there🤩

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JessBFlubs Apr 3, 2026 +1

I so want to start this hobby. My daughter does lessons one day every week and it has helped improve her mental health so much. She builds the best relationships with each horse and she looks so at peace and smiles after each lesson

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Appropriate-Coast277 Apr 3, 2026 +7

Gardening!! Calming, challenging, ND for used on growth and learnjng

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Terrible_Reporter_83 Apr 3, 2026 +3

Rc cars

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Absolute_Expression Apr 3, 2026 +2

Those things are surprisingly fast! It’s such a fun way to blow off some steam.

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Altruistic_Ad9097 Apr 3, 2026 +3

Playing the ukulele!

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ticketticker22 Apr 3, 2026 +3

Crossword puzzles

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cryptic_aa Apr 3, 2026 +3

Reading .... reading just anything, but reading

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Strangel0vecraft Apr 3, 2026 +2

Toy photography. Seriously.

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minhae__ Apr 3, 2026 +1

this

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mazurzapt Apr 3, 2026 +1

Set up dioramas!

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MaybeMax356 Apr 3, 2026 +2

Running!

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Absolute_Expression Apr 3, 2026 +1

The runner's high is real! It’s one of the best ways to just reset everything and stay sharp.

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TRtheCat Apr 3, 2026 +2

Making a feeling station for Hummingbirds.

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What_went_wrong01 Apr 3, 2026 +2

learning an instrument

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Absolute_Expression Apr 3, 2026 +1

Trumpet! That’s such a bold and brilliant instrument. As a composer, I’ve always had deep respect for the physical discipline and breath control it takes to truly master the brass section. There’s nothing quite like that bright, piercing resonance to command a room. Keep at it—it’s a powerful voice to have!

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Curious_Reputation_9 Apr 3, 2026 +2

Baking bread. Can be so damn simple but rewarding. Perfect after your work in the evening.

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WhtFata Apr 3, 2026 +2

Picking up trash in public places

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shefoundnow Apr 3, 2026 +2

ITT: the most popular hobbies in the world

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Absolute_Expression Apr 3, 2026 +1

Haha, you've got a point! Maybe the most 'underrated' thing is how much we still find genuine joy in these timeless classics. It's great to see so much passion, but I'm still keeping a sharp eye out for those truly obscure gems in the mix!

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BeautifulThrob2 Apr 3, 2026 +1

Whittling. Automatically become 62 by whittling.

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BeautifulThrob2 Apr 3, 2026 +1

You like working with wood?

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Beneficial-Creme-446 Apr 3, 2026 +1

Talking about your passions and interests

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Apprehensive-War2528 Apr 3, 2026 +1

Ant farms!

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gueerbobmcgee Apr 3, 2026 +1

There’s so many clay lik you can just make anything it doesn’t have to be good painting and drawing guitar people don’t like getting into anything I swear I pick up so many hobbies but idk many people with more than one (if any)

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llamafromhell1324 Apr 3, 2026 +1

Music.

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NewsSad5006 Apr 3, 2026 +1

Coin collecting. The history of coins is the history of the country.

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Old-Meat5262 Apr 3, 2026 +1

ice climbing

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Absolute_Expression Apr 3, 2026 +1

Ice climbing sounds intense! It must require an incredible amount of focus and physical discipline. Definitely a hobby for the brave.

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treeslikerivers Apr 3, 2026 +1

Reading random articles a day :)

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lukeloop Apr 3, 2026 +1

pinball- all ages and $AUD20 for 4 hour tournaments is great value.

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Absolute_Expression Apr 3, 2026 +1

$AUD20 for 4 hours? That’s fantastic value! Pinball has such a unique community vibe that you don't really find in other arcades anymore.

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IngenuityNovel7467 Apr 3, 2026 +1

When you consistently exercise at a fixed time every day, the most noticeable eff ect is your improved health. The most efficient thing is your execution. Once you stick to it, everything you need to do is within your plan, and you can handle any special circumstances that require changes with ease.

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Geezer-McGeezer Apr 3, 2026 +1

Stamp collecting, just for the thrill of it.

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deepdiver2000 Apr 3, 2026 +1

Scuba diving

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Absolute_Expression Apr 3, 2026 +1

It must be incredible to experience that silent, weightless world. It's like exploring another planet.

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