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Nov 2021
1h 18m

It's not made of cheese? - Common Miscon...

Ladies & Tangents
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We've been known to throw out a statement or two like it's a fact that we've seemingly acquired from everyone and no one simultaneously. It's pretty common for people to regurgitate information without siting their sources or discussing the logistics of the questionable truth. I've re-read the last two sentences and wondered if I'm making any sense so here i ... Show More
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