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Common things which are actually strange and strange things which are really common will be dealt with here. Feel free to take your mental shoes off and rummage barefoot through the fertile fields of FLIPPIST THOUGHT. If it seems confusing at first, fear not. No harm is intended, it will cost you only your precious time.
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RS is an internet educator residing in Chennai, India. Active 2005-2007
Sharon Spotbottom, Sharon is all things to all things and nothing if she is anything. Featured 2008-2012
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