For years…decades really, I have wondered about this.
Finally, I have gotten around to looking it up.
Thanks again for your witty and informative explanation.
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Mark Anthony:
February 25th, 2022 at 11:55 am
Thank you for this!
For years…decades really, I have wondered about this.
Finally, I have gotten around to looking it up.
Thanks again for your witty and informative explanation.