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No, ken jennings did not slip the red robin hostess a 20 in order to get us a better table. It seemed like a good idea at the time they first contacted me, for a few reasons. Global business hot spots ireland has become the economic darling of europe, but how long can the celtic tiger keep its roar. National bestseller a witty, charming, and engaging dive into trivias colorful history, from americas highestearning game show contestant of all time insightful, informative, and written with a strong dose of humor and humility. Junior genius guides, because i said so, maphead, brainiac.
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I received a tip about ken jennings this morning which i have pasted below in blackonblack text. Kenneth wayne ken jennings iii born may 23, 1974 is an american game show contestant and author. Jennings reads from and discusses his entertaining new book because i said so. Gavin james creel born april 18, 1976 is an american actor, singer, and songwriter. But then he challenged a supercomputer, watson and lost.
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