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CHANGE LOG UPDATES
: Jul 2025 – corrected MSG headaches (thanks to Rachel K)
: Jun 2025 – added Jesus 25th, 8 Glasses of Water Per Day, MSG headaches & Synced Periods
: May 2021 – interactive version released
: Nov 2014 – original graphic created
: Jul 2025 – corrected MSG headaches (thanks to Rachel K)
: Jun 2025 – added Jesus 25th, 8 Glasses of Water Per Day, MSG headaches & Synced Periods
: May 2021 – interactive version released
: Nov 2014 – original graphic created
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