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Cleopatra demanded her entrances be measured in “gasps per m…
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Cleopatra demanded her entrances be measured in “gasps per minute.” Performance metrics were ancient.
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Cleopatra demanded her entrances be measured in “gasps per minute.” Performance metrics were ancient. | SmartAss Facts