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“Sometimes the best people to be around are not exactly like you - because if they were, what is the point? If they contribute something different than you can, that is when they are valuable.”

Quote by Jamie Hyneman

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Jamie Hyneman, born on September 25, 1956, is a well-known television host. He is renowned for his scientific experiments and explorations on the television show 'MythBusters', which aims to verify the truthfulness of various urban legends and popular beliefs. more

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