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“...well this US eight, with all its material occupying every seat just would not go fast. They rowed their hearts out but it never started to sing through the water. And no one ever found out why. The answer to this is slightly mystical because the sum of a crew is greater than its parts. Those eight heavyweights had not time to develop the bond, the sacred trust, that can make a racing eight fly.”

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Daniel Topolski
Daniel Topolski

Daniel Topolski was a renowned author whose works spanned multiple genres, including science fiction, fantasy, and literature. His writing is known for its unique imagination and profound themes. more

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