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	The Straight Dope
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7-10-2008 8:27 PM
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7-10-2008 9:05 PM
Kelika
Good find!
7-11-2008 8:51 AM
Socratoad
Wonderful!

Thanks apple white
7-11-2008 9:35 AM
skwirlinator
I've had this site in bookmarks for years - Great site for skeptics.
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