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Ayelar
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http://washingtontimes.com/upi-breaking/20031030-110618-8029r.htm

I thought y'all might get a laugh out of this.

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"The presumed diagnosis for each child was a tension headache brought on by the effort required to plow through an 870-page book. The obvious cure for this malady -- that is, taking a break from reading -- was rejected by two of the patients, who preferred (painkillers) instead," Bennett wrote.

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MaydayDesiax
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WOO! Children after my own heart. Don't do as the doctor says, give me painkillers! [Big Grin]
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Noemon
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Someone should tell Dan_Raven about this right away!
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eslaine
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Ya Think?
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Ayelar
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:: hangs head ::

Okay, I admit it... I've been reading more news articles than Hatrack threads lately. I'm sorry! I'll do better next time!

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rivka
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*pat pat*

It's ok, yours has the edge title-wise. [Wink]

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Rhaegar The Fool
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Bad Ayelar!
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