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orangecrush

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4. If I'm not mistaken

Reply to wnylib (Reply #2)

Thu Apr 9, 2026, 09:23 AM

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Persia also gave us the game of chess as we know it today.

I've only known one Iranian personally in my life

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Always consult the Oracle before attacking Persia [View all] orangecrush Thursday OP

Persia is central to Western Civilization Kid Berwyn Thursday #1

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If I'm not mistaken orangecrush Thursday #4

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Something else to think about. Zoroastrianism's wnylib Thursday #9

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YAMW! Kid Berwyn Thursday #7

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