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Poker and War
Poker and War
War has been a part of humanity for as long as there has been a humanity for it to be part of. Throughout history tribes, ethnic groups, nations, and the occasional grouchy neighbors have had a go at each other with everything from sharpened sticks to satellite guided missiles. While war is horrible, and only somebody who has their babysitters head stored in the lettuce crisper would say it is a good thing, the reality is that it has been an ...
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