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that back in 2010, the White House had to assure people that the President s upcoming State of the Union address would not conflict with the season premiere of LOST (season 6)

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Fun Fact: that back in 2010, the White House had to assure people that the President’s upcoming State of the Union address would not conflict with the season premiere of LOST (season 6)

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