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		isitmadeofglass on May 2, 2023 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Is infinity an odd or even number? (2011) If I say someone had many of something, then I know for certain that they must have either an even amount or an odd amount. Same goes for few.

zw123456 on May 2, 2023 [–]

It's an analogy, meant to show the similarities between two things in a limited way, to illustrate an idea. They do not have to be exactly the same in every way.

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