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The writer pointed to the standard empirical data points – consumer confidence, morale, the usuals – but eventually landed on the basic plausible theory that chasing down conspiracies is just plain fun.

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Holding macroeconomic policy hostage to eccentric theories about trade and personal vendettas against central bankers is another.

In theory, the displaced workers would shift into fields where their skills could be put to better use.

Therefore Littler, or Van Veen, could in theory end up playing the World Youth final in between the semi-finals and final.

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Scientists have long explained the source of this protective force through the dynamo theory, which describes how motion within Earth's liquid metal core creates magnetism.

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