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To know a thing well, know it's limits Only when pushed beyond it's tolerance will it's true nature be seen. -The Amtal Rule

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Frank Herbert
Age: 65 †
Born: 1920
Born: October 8
Died: 1986
Died: February 11
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Frank Patrick Herbert
Franklin Patrick Herbert
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