There ain't no such thing as a free lunch; something advertised as being "free" will invariably have hidden costs.
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- Acronym, originating in the early 20th century, and popularized by Robert Heinlein's novel The Moon Is a Harsh Mistress.
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Submitted on July 07, 2010
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坦斯塔夫
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