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many AfDs), but this is how it strikes me at the moment. Also, I can think of numerous points to this list (i.e., it is not pointless), and I think Mr. Case's claim about time on people's hands seems akin to an "I don't like it" argument, which is not valid in AfD, yes? Cheers,
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The title should say it all: unsourced list of randomized trivia facts from variety of media outlets. Because
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