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SergeStorms

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5. Gravity takes it's toll.....

Reply to Orrex (Reply #4)

Sun Mar 8, 2026, 10:26 AM

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when you reach advanced age.

I used to be 5' 11" tall, but at my last doctor's visit, I came in at 5' 9" in height.

Gravity compresses your spine and other bones as you age.

I'm certainly not sticking up for The Big Orange Fascist Pig, but as they say, "shit happens." 😉

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