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10: In the classic movie "The Wizard of Oz", Dorothy is played by Judy Garland. |
9: He was born in January, 1990. |
8: 14 January, 1990 |
7: The president's son was named John F. Kennedy, Jr. |
6: Many men want to be the spy, James Bond. |
5: Some alcoholic beverages, such as, margaritas and daiquiris, can have as many calories as a burger. |
4: She hated going to the dentist, and cried the whole way there. |
3: The woman took her son, and her nephew to a course on safe driving. |
2: She hated going to the dentist, and, she cried the whole way there. |
1: I want to go, I want to stay. |
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