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December 28, 2018

How and where to do it …

By Melanie Behrens


Of course, we all know the New Year begins on January 1. In fact it is nearly the end of 2018. It has been a very special one from this aspect – for the first time in 1000 years, everyone will be 2018. To explain, add your birth year and your age this year and it will add up to 2018 for all p...

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