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Because of their cuisine, germans don't consider farting rude. they'd certainly be out of luck if they did.
-P. J. O'Rourke
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Because Of Their Cuisine, Germans Don't Consider

P. J. O'Rourke
Because of their cuisine, germans don't consider farting rude. they'd certainly be out of luck if they did.
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