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Someone once told me that French fries are not French. There must be some connection between fries and France, otherwise they wouldnt be called French Fries. Wherever they are from, I love them. I guess theyre the most popular food in the world. Ever

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A: Hi, this is Nicole. B: Hi, Nicole. Richard here. I think you've got a good idea why I'm calling. A: Yes. It's about the rent, isn't it? B: Yes, your rent is late. This is the second month in a row. A: But I thought that I had a grace period. B: I

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A: Hello. This is Nicole. B: This is Richard. Let's not play games. You know why I'm calling. A: Oh, not again! You're calling about the rent. B: Yes, your rent check is late, just like last month. A: What happened to my grace period? B: Why would th

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