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	Mother-in-law's tongue

JohnWaterman

5-10-2008 1:29 AM

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5-10-2008 2:47 AM

carrerinyes

5-10-2008 6:50 AM

valann 47

wait till they ask you what Soleirolia soleirolii is, then you can tell them with great pleasure...mind your own business.

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