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害羞草研究所� A rotary phone when you had a series of higher numbers.
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Here害羞草研究所檚 some more, from my colleagues:
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What are some of your favourites? Anything not listed here that resonated with you? Let me know.
PQB News/VI Free Daily editor can be reached by email at philip.wolf@blackpress.ca or by phone at 250-905-0019.
