Impossible Experiments (2)


	Impossible Experiments (2)

Silkweaver

7-6-2008 6:22 PM

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7-7-2008 5:08 AM

Fast T friend

"Single people are randomly assigned to a spouse who is chosen at random... " at least that part of the experiment was thoroughly checked

7-8-2008 6:03 AM

funquiz

like the matrix idea...would I...not right now but maybe if I can pop in and out

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