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Old 08-04-2005, 10:13 AM   #10 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Merika
WTF? Did you gamble for a school lunch or what??
No. I was about 9 years old (third grade, first grade starts at roughly 6 years of age), and I was challenged to do the math exercises of the 6th grade. These were easy divisions, although I somehow forgot to put down a number.

I made a mistake, and should have lost ten guilders ($5.50). It was horrible having to experience that. But it cured me of any possible gambling addiction, so it was well worth it
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