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[–] [email protected] 32 points 3 weeks ago (2 children)

Not necessarily unique, but I mostly always carry a small pouch containing a full D&D dice set.

I haven't needed dice in... years, now that I think about it, but I carry them as a symbol of luck. Not good luck or bad luck, just luck, chance. Helps me keep things in perspective when everything goes sideways.

[–] [email protected] 20 points 3 weeks ago (2 children)

You never know when you'll find yourself in a position where there are 20 choices and you just can't decide.

[–] [email protected] 9 points 3 weeks ago (2 children)

Good way to create 20 different timelines....

[–] [email protected] 3 points 3 weeks ago

Don't worry, we're in the worst one

[–] [email protected] 5 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago) (4 children)

Oh, no, that particular D20 is a drama queen. I'd rather take a guess than trust that die.

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[–] [email protected] 4 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

Far Cry: Blood Dragon tought me you can use them to distract your enemies.

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[–] [email protected] 29 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)

I have the wallet of an old German conductor out of MΓΌnchen Gladbach, Arnold Queasten. I found it in a thrift store as it looked like a nice quality leather wallet.

In it are still some notes from Arnold, on two of his business cards. A note of someone here knew from the war, and another person from the flute section.

There was one pfennig, a German penny still in it. So I have Arnold's last penny. I found his grave on findagrave, one day I'll visit that.

I'm now terribly afraid of losing the wallet, though, because I'm unsure a casual finder would appreciate the beauty of such a piece.

[–] [email protected] 7 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

This is one of the coolest things I've seen here.

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[–] [email protected] 5 points 2 weeks ago

This sounds like something I would do. So don't be too scared of losing it, there are others like you out there that would carry on just like you.

I must say though, the romantic in me sees this as a movie or book. Story of your life's struggles and ups and downs, but the wallet keeps you grounded. You finally make it to visit his grave and a woman walks up, daughter of Arnold. Ends up being the love of your life.

[–] [email protected] 23 points 2 weeks ago

I've got a black joker card in my wallet. I was walking to the tram stop with someone once, when I saw this playing card face-down on the floor, so I said "bet you I can guess this card," I knelt down, and I said "I think it's a joker." I was about to turn it over when my friend said "hold on, black or red?" I said black and turned it over, and now it lives in my wallet.

[–] [email protected] 21 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

I used to have a 1/4" nut that missed the threading process. I had it on my keychain to remind me that even if something is done millions of times without error, sometimes mistakes can happen.

Lost it when my backpack was stolen.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 3 weeks ago

I love material defects. Nothing else will give you confidence like knowing that jerk owes you a nickle

[–] [email protected] 19 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

A crow-calling whistle and a small tin of peanuts.

[–] [email protected] 8 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

Presumably the peanuts to lure squirrels, and the whistle to sic your black-feathered demon army on them, you sicko

[–] [email protected] 16 points 3 weeks ago (5 children)

I’m indifferent to squirrels... but my city has hired a falconer to scare the crows away with hawks, so now the crows symbolize the oppressed masses being persecuted by the state.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago) (1 children)

Out there is someone with a hawk-whistle and a jar of raisins. I pray that you too shall never meet.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago) (1 children)

I doubt the falconer would have any issue with meβ€”I’m helping to keep them employed.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

Look, would you stop being reasonable for a second and just fight already?

[–] [email protected] 6 points 3 weeks ago

That’s what I’m secretly training the crows for.

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[–] [email protected] 19 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)
[–] [email protected] 6 points 3 weeks ago

Keister watch.

[–] eletes 16 points 3 weeks ago (4 children)

I keep ear plugs in my zip pouch wallet so I'm always ready for any concerts or random loud areas.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 weeks ago

Same here, I got this from being in the military, where you were issued a pair when you arrived in the ship.

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[–] [email protected] 13 points 3 weeks ago (5 children)

Made a 5" aluminum baseball bat in high school shop class learning how to use a lathe. It's been on my keys ever since. Thing is probably older than most folks reading this.

Edit: pic as requested. :) https://i.imgur.com/jrxStc4.jpeg

[–] [email protected] 4 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

Well now I want to see it!

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[–] [email protected] 12 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago)

A metal red uno reverse card sits in my wallet. It was a gift from my girlfriend and an acknowledgement of our in joke of replying no u to compliments and I love yous.

[–] [email protected] 11 points 3 weeks ago

Leaving aside points about driving licence numbers being unique or whatever, it would be the silver pentagram that I made back in the '90s and have worn (or occasionally carry in my wallet etc, when the cord breaks) ever since.

[–] beastlykings 10 points 3 weeks ago

Small high power flashlight, about the size of a tube of m&ms. People laugh at it all the time, but it comes in handy weekly, sometimes daily.

Think of how many times you pull out your credit cell phone light. Now imagine being able to light up a room like daylight if need be. Very useful.

Those same people who laugh, eventually realize the value, and come asking for my light when we're together and it's needed

[–] [email protected] 10 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)
[–] [email protected] 7 points 3 weeks ago

I'm now imagining two random strangers meeting in a random place, one of them with an overheating laptop, and asking the other "got some paste?" like smokers sometimes ask for a lighter.

[–] [email protected] 9 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago)

A pack of nicotine gum.
I don't need or use it anymore, but I still carry it with me every day.
It's a reminder of how addicted I was and how I swore to never smoke another cigarette in my life.

[–] [email protected] 8 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)
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[–] [email protected] 8 points 3 weeks ago

An old silver pendant that used to be my mother's. It has a simple yet iconic design, people often notice it and make comments on it.

[–] [email protected] 7 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) (1 children)

A set of keys that will open most of the doors in a certain national park. Turns out β€œgovernment use only. Do not duplicate” doesn’t mean a whole lot to a crooked locksmith. My plan is to go test and see if they still work when I’m an old man. I won’t be surprised if they do

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[–] stringere 7 points 2 weeks ago

Pink plastic heart and a marble in my pants' change pocket. My daughter gave them to me on two separate occassions when she was 2-3. She said "this is your heart" and "this is your sould" when she gave them to me and they've been in my change pocket almost every day for the last 5+ years.

[–] [email protected] 7 points 2 weeks ago

I used to carry a universal TV remote control with me. It's simply staggering how often it was useful.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago) (1 children)

Nail clippers. Got them originally to help with a bad habit of cuticle picking, but I've learned they're weirdly useful. They can cut things in a pinch and no security check gives a shit about them unlike a pocket knife.

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[–] [email protected] 5 points 3 weeks ago (2 children)

At a certain point in time i carried a distinct coin with a scratch mark i made on it so i can flip it and see if i could make it fly (i was heavy into lucir dreaming at the time lmao). Its mostly influence from inception, u can get the same result from just counting your fingers, they look super weird in dreams😭

[–] [email protected] 4 points 3 weeks ago

That's cause AI generates our dreams.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 3 weeks ago (2 children)

How do you do the lucid dreaming stuff?

[–] [email protected] 5 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago)

There's a couple different aspects, and a variety of techniques. First part is to create a habit of something. Previous poster seems to be using a coin flip. For me, I like to make a habit of pinching my nose closed and trying to inhale through it. Obviously, this doesn't work when you are awake, but will work if you are dreaming. It may take weeks of developing this habit (do it every time you think of it), before the habit makes it into your dream.

Realizing that you are dreaming may wake you up the first few times, but eventually, you will be able to stay asleep while aware you are dreaming: aka lucid dreaming.

The other part, aside from developing that habit, is prepping yourself before sleep. Again, you'll find different techniques, but here's the one I favor. Lay on your back in bed, eyes closed. Focus on your legs, for 10 breaths, then your arms for 10 breaths, then your sense of hearing for 10 breaths, then sight (eyes still closed) for 10 breaths, sense of touch for 10 breaths, etc. Keep cycling through until you fall asleep. This primes you to be "located" in your body once you fall asleep. If you're lucky, you'll perform your "habit", realize you're asleep, and have full control of your body! Good luck :)

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[–] [email protected] 5 points 3 weeks ago (2 children)

An arch lighter version of a zippo. It fits in traditional zippo cases so I have a collection of shells that I change out to fit the mood. The current one is matte black with a cthulhu theme in brass but normally I use the mercury glass with bones and flowers. My wife calls it my zappo.

Also the severed finger of an elf.

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[–] [email protected] 4 points 2 weeks ago (4 children)
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[–] [email protected] 4 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

My ex-wife got me an engraved Zippo I used to carry everywhere, now it's mostly on my desk because I don't want to lose it at work :/

[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Always wanted a zippo but I don't smoke and the fuel evaporates so quick

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[–] [email protected] 4 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)

A tiny vial of peppermint clove oil. I struggle with sleepiness and lack of focus so after I've had an inadvisable amount of caffeine and am still not functional, I dab a bit right under my nostrils to help me wake up and focus a bit better

Also works as mosquito repellent on some species so if I forget bug spray I use some of this instead

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[–] [email protected] 4 points 3 weeks ago

Probably not super unique but a glass breaker/seatbelt cutter. If I'm in an accident or I come upon one, I want that ability with me.

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