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TIL that Blue Monday was only written so that New Order could have an encore that played itself.

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epxlk TIL the Bibles found in hotel rooms are usually meant to be taken. Donated by the Gideons International, the "Gideon Bible" is free to take as it's their intended way to spread the Good Word.
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