90% of Americans who own pets buy them Christmas gifts.

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90% of Americans who own pets buy them Christmas gifts.

Countries with the greatest population in million people.
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Stiati ca Engleza English Saturday, 26 July 2008


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Stiati ca Engleza English Thursday, 24 November 2005


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Stiati ca Engleza English Saturday, 26 July 2008


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Stiati ca Engleza English Wednesday, 29 August 2007


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Stiati ca Engleza English Wednesday, 29 August 2007


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Stiati ca Engleza English Wednesday, 29 August 2007


In Shakespeare's time, mattresses were secured on bed frames by ropes. When you pulled on the ropes the mattress tightened, making the bed firmer to sleep on. Hence the phrase "Goodnight, sleep tight". ... deschide curiozitatea

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