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You asked me once,' said o'brien, 'what was in room 101. i told you that you knew the answer already. everyone knows it. the thing that is in room 101 is the worst thing in the world.
-George Orwell
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You Asked Me Once,' Said O'brien, 'what

George Orwell
You asked me once,' said o'brien, 'what was in room 101. i told you that you knew the answer already. everyone knows it. the thing that is in room 101 is the worst thing in the world.
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