Teen Outsmarts Doctors In Science Class


	Teen Outsmarts Doctors In Science Class

tabsey

6-18-2009 8:28 AM

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tabsey says:

It would seem the doctors could be tested for incompetence.

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6-18-2009 11:02 AM

disenchantedcitizen

And their egos need to be reigned in as well.

6-19-2009 3:37 PM

tanyamm

She's a smart girl.

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