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Famous World Ideologies, as explained by references to Cows

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Cows are good for all sorts of things, apprently. by satago Apr 20

I read this while in college years and years ago. It has been a long time since I have seen it. Thanks for finding it for me! It is such an easy explaination of something that seems so complicated. by spinnymommy Apr 20

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