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2023: The Year in Review
2023 could be thought of as a sort of Rorschach test.
For example, when you think of the year, what first comes to mind?
- E. One or more from rows A, B, C, and D!
Regardless, it was a year. Relive the moments, people, and predicaments of 2023 here. And here’s to 2024!
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