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I think the simplest explanation is that the authors themselves never considered the other options or were even aware of them -- they simply are sharing some hi
by csydas 6y ago
I think the simplest explanation is that the authors themselves never considered the other options or were even aware of them -- they simply are sharing some historical knowledge they had. Very kind and good behavior! But I would imagine it's something rote and probably just a shortcoming in collective knowledge.
In short, I think ignorance is the simpler answer ;)
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