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““A lizard fucks a crab and nine months later a turtle pops out. It's called evolution.””

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“He asked them to close their eyes, and hoped their mouths would follow suit.” p. 137”

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“Don't insult me. Everyone knows a turtle is a crustacean on its mother's side.”

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