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AZ8theist

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3. Yes.

Reply to Skittles (Reply #2)

Thu May 21, 2026, 04:59 AM

Thursday

When Sully landed that plane in the Hudson, it only took 24 minutes for HUNDREDS of New Yorkers come to their rescue.

Despite some shortcomings, it's still the greatest city in the world.

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