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Foreign accent syndrome is a rare psychiatric disorder that, in its milder form, causes people it affects to pronounce words in a foreign accent. The disorder usually follows a brain injury caused by non-perforating head trauma, as perforating head trauma is much too gory for a proper mental illness. In extreme cases, victims of FAS can actually acquire knowledge of the foreign language associated with their new accent, slang terms and humorous exaggerated versions of national stereotypes included. A victim who develops a Lithuanian accent might acquire the Lithuanian language, tell other people to "Laizhyk asilo shikna", piss on bottles of Švyturys Ekstra, and date his sister.
As of the present, there is no known cure or treatment for FAS, and scientists have yet to completely unravel how the disorder works. People afflicted with the disorder are usually shunned within their community and turned into social pariahs. Fortunately, there are government sponsored programs that let victims of FAS assimilate in foreign countries where their accents are accepted. (Full article...)
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- ... that food is probably the most addictive substance known to man? Withdrawal symptoms include nausea, hallucinations and possibly death?
- ... that if I had to describe myself in three words, I would say "not very good at maths"?
- ... that Joe Biden stepped in dog shit?
- ... that 90% of all video game high scores are set by one guy called "AAA"?
- ... that Phonics (pronounced Pa-hon-iks.) is one of the deadliest and most addictive drugs on the streets? It is said to get children "hooked" in four weeks or your money back.
- ... that I am inside your walls?
- ... that sovereign citizens have all the rights of U.S citizens, without having to follow any of the laws?
- ... that this topless woman is clearly unhappy about her situation? (Pictured)

- ... that food is probably the most addictive substance known to man? Withdrawal symptoms include nausea, hallucinations and possibly death?
- ... that if I had to describe myself in three words, I would say "not very good at maths"?
- ... that Joe Biden stepped in dog shit?
- ... that 90% of all video game high scores are set by one guy called "AAA"?
- ... that Phonics (pronounced Pa-hon-iks.) is one of the deadliest and most addictive drugs on the streets? It is said to get children "hooked" in four weeks or your money back.
- ... that I am inside your walls?
- ... that sovereign citizens have all the rights of U.S citizens, without having to follow any of the laws?
- ... that this topless woman is clearly unhappy about her situation? (Pictured)

- ... that food is probably the most addictive substance known to man? Withdrawal symptoms include nausea, hallucinations and possibly death?
- ... that if I had to describe myself in three words, I would say "not very good at maths"?
- ... that Joe Biden stepped in dog shit?
- ... that 90% of all video game high scores are set by one guy called "AAA"?
- ... that Phonics (pronounced Pa-hon-iks.) is one of the deadliest and most addictive drugs on the streets? It is said to get children "hooked" in four weeks or your money back.
- ... that I am inside your walls?
- ... that sovereign citizens have all the rights of U.S citizens, without having to follow any of the laws?
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