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 "year": null,
 "question": "What are the dimensions of a popsicle stick?",
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   "A standard craft (popsicle) stick is 114 × 10 × 2 mm (4.5 in long) with fully rounded ends.",
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   "I use them as frame members on the no-budget can engine."
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   "a": "150 × 18 × 2 mm, rounded ends."
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