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LIFE IS A GAME

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Stephanie Mason-Teague
May 03, 2025
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“The challenge, if you care to accept it, is to eat seven in two minutes.”

My husband said this and then presented our guests with a neatly stacked pile of saltine crackers. He went on to explain that although it may look simple, and like anybody could do it, nobody—nobody—has ever done it.

Eight of us were seated around the table. I immediately said no. …

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