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Old 4th December 2008 | 10:46
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Extract from hastily amended Boeing 747-8i brochure:

". . and a further advantage, compared to our larger and uglier competitor, is the carefully modulated and optimised aerodynamic white noise designed to be just sufficient to blank out unwanted sounds and ensure a deep, refreshing sleep for passengers and resting crew alike . . . "
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