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34. I was wondering, when you said "library,"

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if you were Egyptian by birth!

Lots of repeated names out in the world.

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I was born in Alexandria, for example. DFW Yesterday #31

I was wondering, when you said "library," Ilsa Yesterday #34

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I was first year at high school in History class, Zackzzzz Yesterday #41

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Most common city names. CrispyQ Yesterday #29

Pennsylvania has three Springfield Townships and three unincorporated villages of Springfield BobsYourUncle Yesterday #47

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Great idea! I'm not really that clever, myself. BobsYourUncle 14 hrs ago #51

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