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by xprofessor on December 16th, 2007
It originally referred to the phonograph or "talking machine" and first used in 1924.
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by Kevisaurus is a Carnotaurus today on December 18th, 2007
I believe that it is love.
It can actually be spread around and honestly
it could exponentially grow as the more people
who receive it will in turn give it to others, etc...
by VSPrasad on December 18th, 2007
In ancient India, the trees and vegetation were treated
as the gift of nature that keeps on giving oxygen.
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Many thanks! I'm amazed it is as old as that. Your answer was very fast! Well done.
by Anonymous on December 16th, 2007