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Are You Cooler Than Me?

Are You Cooler Than Me?

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Coming Soon In the meanwhile, you can find the latest forecast for your area on the BBC Weather website.Britain's true national sport is complaining about the weather. But does the sun really shine brighter everywhere else, or is this quite a green and pleasant land after all?
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