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Race Result Details |
| Racer | jose (peterspm) |
| Race Number | 281 |
| Date | Mon, 17 Apr 2017 17:14:20 |
| Speed |
68 WPM
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| Accuracy | 96% |
| Rank | 1st place (out of 4) |
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Why Do Clocks Run Clockwise?: Mysteries of Everyday Life Explained
 (book)
by David Feldman
(see stats)
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