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   Message 296,944 of 297,461   
   Adam Funk to Ross Clark   
   Re: Mayday!   
   01 May 25 13:58:09   
   
   From: a24061@ducksburg.com   
      
   On 2025-05-01, Ross Clark wrote:   
      
   > Yes, of course it's a big holiday, known as Labo(u)r Day in about 30   
   > countries on my list.   
   > "For most countries, "Labour Day" is synonymous with, or linked with,   
   > International Workers' Day, which occurs on 1 May."   
   > See this article for a number of countries which celebrate "Labo(u)r   
   > Day" at completely different times of year.   
   >   
   > https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Labour_Day   
      
   It's also Beltane.   
      
   And a good day for a wicker man.   
      
      
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