Can you prove what you believe? (see website for example)


	Can you prove what you believe? (see website for example)

blackcatxiii

2-8-2007 1:34 AM

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2-8-2007 1:44 AM

Deepti

I like the way that discussion ended "….. you’re a dork."

2-8-2007 2:34 AM

blackcatxiii

That's actually really funny because I thought the exact same thing after reading it.

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