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Two things come to my mind:

- this is basically an ignorance tax

- sometimes I wish I had no conscience, I would be much richer

If you've never heard about the Gopher, read on: https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-29459896

Also here is a hilarious recount of the same story in Italian, you might have success with automated translation: https://bagniproeliator.it/cerca-una-pallina-da-golf-trova-r...

«È un’invenzione supersegreta di un mio amico, ex direttore della NASA. Intercetta le vibracole moleizzate dell’atmosfera catafrastica protocollo Trider G7 tu del cosmo imbattibile eroe.»

I'm literally^Wfiguratively rolling on the floor laughing!

I hadn't heard of it, also I happen to be Italian so that's perfect, thanks!

See the gambling industry...

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