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Sep 20, 2024

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Today's Fortunes

Sep 20, 2024

A fellow bought a new car, a Nissan, and was quite happy with...
A fellow bought a new car, a Nissan, and was quite happy with his purchase. He was something of an animist, however, and felt that the car really ought to have a name. This presented a problem, as he was not sure if the name should be masculine or feminine. After...

Aliquid melius quam pessimum optimum non est.
Aliquid melius quam pessimum optimum non est.

Der Horizont vieler Menschen ist ein Kreis mit Radius Null...
Der Horizont vieler Menschen ist ein Kreis mit Radius Null -- und das nennen sie ihren Standpunkt.

Ego sum ens omnipotens.
Ego sum ens omnipotens.

Forsan et haec olim meminisse juvabit.
Forsan et haec olim meminisse juvabit.

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