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Many of you sitting behind your screens have long forgotten what it's like to fall asleep in a science class only to be awakened by a teacher asking you to explain a principle of Newtonian mechanics in front of the whole class.

The truth is, not many of us have given physics, chemistry, or cosmology a chance to actually learn to like them. Equally few have the brain, willpower, or patience to have done so. Luckily, there are no science tests anymore and we can finally sit back, relax and enjoy the most entertaining part of it.

The Facebook group titled “The Lighter Side Of Science” is a perfect source of it, sharing anything “from bizarre science discoveries and experiments to weird and unusual creatures, scientific studies, theories and much more.”

Boasting 691.3K members, the community is growing strong as it joins people who share the fascination with science into one bunch of a family. Scroll down for the most interesting posts shared on the group!

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    What separates a prejudice or an assumption from a scientific fact is the hard evidence. Scientific evidence is evidence that serves to either support or counter a scientific theory or hypothesis, although scientists also use evidence in other ways, such as when applying theories to practical problems.

    Scientific evidence is information gathered from scientific research, which takes a lot of time (and patience!) to conduct. But there are a few things that all this research needs to have in common to make it possible for decision-makers, and ultimately all of us, to accept it as “evidence”.There are some criteria we want scientific evidence to fit into. First, it has to be objective and unbiased, which may be a hard thing to do keeping in mind that the majority of researchers constantly apply for funds.

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    Gemma jones
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Lol any one seen the video German always works lol this guy calls cats in all languages then says says it in German and the cats notice lol

    Nicole Ann McLaws
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Scotland's way works! I said it to my cats and they both turned to look at me, lol!

    Mykidsartrocks
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My dad always said "here kitty kitty meow meow" his cat's name was meow cuz that the only name she would respond to.

    malenchki
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Which one? Glaswegian? Hawick? Edinburgh? Inverness? Peebles? Galashiels? Loch Ness? Probably glaswegian but still there is about 20 lol

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    Pam Pratt
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Don’t forget to hold out your hand and rub your thumb, pointer, and index finger together while making the noise! It accomplishes nothing toward getting the cat to come to you but is still an important part of the process. And yet, any given cat universally ignores pspspskiskiskisksksks but takes great pride in being summoned the Scottish way while still managing to proudly ignore the request!

    Dead Rat
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Proud to be Scottish,.....again 🤣🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

    Boerenhond
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    More like mfwm mfwm mfwm. I make kissing/ hissing sounds. Got some funny looks from guys in Italy as a teen. I wasn't hissing at you. Come here pussycat. Lol also poes poes poes poes poes. https://youtu.be/0P-4-uE5YhM

    Magnifico Giganticus
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have two Scottish voices that I hear stuff like this in. Sean Connery and Groundskeeper Willie. This is Willie.

    Jamyi Lee
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well I hate to be the bearer of bad tidings but pspspsps is inferior to keekeekeekee. Keekeekee will get you confused for a witch because cats will appear when you didn't even know they were there.

    Aikie Marais
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    South Africa in Afrikaans the dimunitive of a kitten is "kietsie. " So just call "kietsiekietsiekietsie" nearly like ktsk-ktsk-ktsk

    meow point1
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not sure if it's a regional thing (I live in New Zealand), but my mother and I always say, "Puss puss! [Cat's name]!"

    Laurie Livingston
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I was practicing all the sounds and my sleeping cat woke up to see what I was talking about😾😂😅

    C C
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I now know the phrase I'm going to use on my pussies... hehehe

    Ash
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I always thought that "pspspsps" was originally "puss puss puss puss" calling the cat, and eventually it got slurred together....

    Nitka Tsar
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I say kichi kichi kichi in Polish and miez miez miez in German. Don't know if this is normal in the whole of either country.

    Caro
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yes, I know miez miez miez (Miez, or Miezekatze, is German slang for Katze ( cat)

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    Yeeters
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    in Czech we say "či-či-či" (read like "tchi-tchi-tchi") or just "č-č-č"

    Hazel Wasil
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Birdwatchers use a sound called “pishing” to get birds attention

    Purple_bio
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    5 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    bro, as a person who has relatives in Scotland that is correct, in Aussie the common wording I heard is, "oi, what ya doing c$#t" to a cat, I sh#t you not-

    James Pasquini
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Everyone I know all used, "Here kitty kitty." All I ever said for our cats was, "Come here " and for strange cats, "Come here cat." Worked okay for me. Maybe the tone of my voice? Of course I can always make them run away quickly with "Get out of here you #$&@ *@&$%#g cat!" That works ALL the time. lol

    Wm Paul Robinson
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Thank you Skuland for speaking the same language as the NE of Ireland.

    TheElderNom
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When young I was told that cats have an easier time hearing the letter s, or that they react to it more. So I will always have an s in any cats name, unless they were named differently before of course.

    V Bingham
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Now l know where l get the Scottish part of my heritage...lol

    Atchaco-Leigh
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    As someone who is born and raised in Scotland, I can agree. This is true.

    Sarah Moeding
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I had never heard anyone say that until my husband several years ago. I'd only heard people call cats with a couple different tongue clicks or other noises.

    Never Stop Learning
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We taught my little budgie to say "here kitty, kitty, here kitty, kitty!"

    Dave Fontana
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I always make kissy noises, I don't know why but it does seem to get their attention

    katarina
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    can someone explain to non native english speakers? tnx in advance

    Aboredpanda
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    2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I tend to shout their name and whistle loudly after, then rinse and repeat a few times. Generally has them galloping home at top speed if they've a mind for it. 😅

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    According to Manu Saunders, a researcher and PhD candidate from Charles Sturt University, mostly, funds are distributed fairly. “But if an organization funds a research project that will benefit them financially, then we cannot accept the findings as 'evidence' unless different researchers (from unrelated organizations) come to the same conclusions through their own independent research.”

    Moreover, since scientific evidence relies on data, it’s vital for researchers to ensure that the data they collect is representative of the “true” situation. Saunders argues that it means researchers have to use proven or appropriate ways of collecting and analyzing the data and ensuring the research is conducted ethically and safely.

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    Daniel Atkins
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wow someone has actually done this. Are we sure they aren’t super villains?

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    Peer review and professional consensus is the most crucial step since it turns research into the “evidence” that we all talk about and rely on. “The researcher has to present their data, results and conclusions in the form of a scientific report or paper. This must be reviewed by their scientific peers – only they are qualified to assess the validity of the methods and the accuracy of the conclusions the researcher has drawn from the results,” Saunders explains.

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    It’s also very important to note that most scientific facts reach us though media and press, politics and opinion makers. Oftentimes, we don’t have the opportunity, time nor want to spend effort checking facts for ourselves.

    Saunders argues that it’s a good idea to check if “scientific evidence” backs up its case by asking a couple of questions: “Who funded the research and why? How much evidence is there and how was it gathered? Was the sample size or location representative of the 'real' situation?”

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    Alias Delfs
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yes in the dark recesses of her mind she’ll always remember that grown man who was sobbing on the floor in a dinosaur costume

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    German engagement ring from the 16th century; It was designed to turn into small astronomical map with a sentence: "The whole universe is in your hands."

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    April Caron
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    2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It’s not an engagement ring, though. It’s an astronomy tool. It’s an armillary sphere. And it’s a replica that is quite widely available for sale. There are some in museums, from as far back as the 16th century, but most have biblical Latin phrases written on them. They were a status symbol, worn by men to indicate how knowledgeable they were. But you CAN buy one. Either a less expensive sterling silver model or an expensive solid gold model. Just search for “armillary sphere rings.”

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    Amanda Rose
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yes, Curiosity and Perseverance really do matter since they are on Mars! 😂

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    Deborah Harris
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    2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And then there's Bonnie Tyler 🙂 .. quick edit to say how proud I am of you all for the comments, you made my day :D

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    Bella V
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Just found out I am going to be a first time grandma next April I must have this for the baby hehehe.

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    Foxinamug
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The tail is the cord on wired mice so I'll just be over here right clicking the buttcheek

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    An amazing photo of a swamp turtle meeting a dragonfly

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    Sylvia Schmitz
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It doesn't need physical contact to influence and preys on ones desires. Sam's desires were enirely wholesome. He wanted to help Frodo to get rid of the thing. He didn't want to do the deed himself, he wanted to help, so he could give up the ring voluntarily after carrying it. (Simplyfied explanation!)

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    CD King
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I've always know that and I not a chemist just a lover of a nice cold beer.

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    Whitefox
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    People laugh.. but this is one reason I'm glad that our dr's now place their own orders at my hospital. Trying to read those orders used to give us fits. It's like was this written by a chicken having a seizure?

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    Garth Bock
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And having none of his kids look like him means you've been involved in a group project.

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    Also From The Cleveland Museum Of Natural History. There Are Several Cheeseburgers Scattered Throughout The Exhibits

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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Also from the Cleveland Museum of Natural History. There are several of these cheeseburgers hidden among the exhibits.

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    Patricia O'Rourke
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They also wore hats, long sleeves and skirts or trousers. And they probably got some other awful thing that they died of first, like, maybe the plague!

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    Amanda Rose
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Mine jumps ship completely. I don't get gray hair, I lose them all thanks to chronic illnesses.

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    SCP 4666
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    2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If it bites you and you die, it`s venomous. If you bite it and you die, it`s poisonous. But when does it become toxic?

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    Whitefox
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    lol, and now I will forever pronounce them as Mole-ckules and Party-cles..

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    Dynein
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ok, so I just HAD to check this, because it just sounded too suspicious... Turns out the devil's in how you define "certain memories". Colloquially, you'd think it means that you can erase the memory of a specific event... but actually, what's meant is that you can erase PTSD-related memories while leaving "regular" memories intact. Scientists found out that the molecular basis for those memories is different, so inactivation of a certain molecule will get rid of the anxiety and traumatic response. https://www.cuimc.columbia.edu/news/select-memories-can-be-erased-leaving-others-intact

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    Patricia O'Rourke
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And no matter what it is they're working on, it has to be kept top secret

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    Amanda Rose
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I guess I never realized that you could specifically buy double yolk eggs. I've never seen that where I live.

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    Garth Bock
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's been done . Astrophysicists discovered we have three black holes called children that suck in everything

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    Garth Bock
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Alexander Graham Bells second phone call he received was about his car warranty expiring

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    Jules
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And stop chopping down the ones that are already living and burning stuff!

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    TheQueenZ
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I love this one so much. Like these tiny little subatomic particles are just shy little introverts who want to be left alone.

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    Dillon Brown
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Here is another one where all the dead guys would pipe up with "discovered!"

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    American Panda
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Let’s also talk about the fact that Leo said, “I’m the king of the world!”, not “I’m on top of the world.” (Imagine Dragons said that.)

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    Phenomenon of vivipary - growing sprouts of strawberries still attached to maternal plant

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    Izzy Curer
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    2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Found a crab in our pool one day. We live several miles from the nearest beach with several busy highways and neighborhoods in between. Mystery. (Crab was okay. Released happy and unharmed back into the bay)

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    Leon/Moxxie
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wrong article buddy - I don't even know what it article it would go on either-

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