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As has already been said, Knowledge is not a directory - or a tourist guide. This is an encyclopedia, not a place to go to make sure you don't go to the wrong building. Such lists, whether they be hotels, supermarkets, cinemas (these all exist) or petrol/gas stations (is there such a list I wonder),
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