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The second book of general ignorance john lloyd etc. The book of general ignorance wont make you feel dumb. The second book of general ignorance john lloyd etc 4 well i treated myself to this when it was on the kindle deals, and wasnt disappointed in it. Napoleon wasnt short, coffee isnt made from beans, and henry viii didnt have eight wives.
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