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TIL that all gift cards in Australia are now valid for 3 years from 'activation' or purchase, regardless of when they were bought and regardless of what it says on the card.

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GnW1 TIL Mark Twain closely resembled former U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice Fuller. Twain was once mistaken for him and was asked for an autograph. He signed: “It is delicious to be full, but it is heavenly to be Fuller. I am cordially yours, Melville W. Fuller.”
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