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Ok, so the probability of me being in a plane crash, combined with the probability of me being able to choose one piece of desired cookw...
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Yellow split peas, or dal , have a special place in my heart. I ate them frequently on my mission in Fiji. I will never forget the...
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Our first aid kit is rather large thanks to Calvin's many accidents. For us, a first aid kit is not a "nice idea" but some...
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