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Antarctic explorer leaning into a 100 mph wind as he carves up ice, between 1911-1914 (lemmy.world)
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[–] LowtierComputer@lemmy.world 5 points 1 day ago (1 children)

It is easier for the poster to add in relevant details. Plus on a large scale multiple readers don't have to burn each of their time searching for the source the poster likely already has.

[–] Devadander@lemmy.world 3 points 1 day ago (1 children)

But in lieu of that, a quick reverse image search instead of claiming ‘I see Reeboks’ would be the next step a reasonable internet traveler should take

[–] LowtierComputer@lemmy.world 3 points 1 day ago

Yeah probably.