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Smilo

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1. I find this hard to believe

Reply to YoshidaYui (Original post)

Sun Jul 5, 2026, 05:19 PM

Sunday

Remember, Remember the 5th of November..............

There are so many great fireworks in the UK, and the rest of the world - Australia puts on a great show.

Also, the Brit's are known for their pomp and circumstance and putting on a show - remember Queen Elizabeth's Jubilee in 2022 - the country went crazy with celebrations.

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