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When does the fourth become the sixth, complaining fiercely turns to a
feeling of discontented longing and an expression of surprise finds a
member of a religious order?
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David Entwistle
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On Wed, 29 Apr 2026 07:01:00 -0000 (UTC), David Entwistle wrote:

When does the fourth become the sixth, complaining fiercely turns to a feeling of discontented longing and an expression of surprise finds a
member of a religious order?

I feel this is a bit of a stinker, so I'll provide an answer now, rather
than later.

Answer:

When using ROT13.

Using ROT13 the following transformations take place:

iv <-> vi
rail <-> envy
aha <-> nun
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David Entwistle
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David Entwistle <qnivq.ragjvfgyr@ogvagrearg.pbz> posted:

On Wed, 29 Apr 2026 07:01:00 -0000 (UTC), David Entwistle wrote:

When does the fourth become the sixth, complaining fiercely turns to a feeling of discontented longing and an expression of surprise finds a member of a religious order?

I feel this is a bit of a stinker, so I'll provide an answer now, rather than later.

Answer:

When using ROT13.

Using ROT13 the following transformations take place:

iv <-> vi
rail <-> envy
aha <-> nun

I was expecting.. ... more along the lines of....


1. Mark left after healing -> Vehicle
2. To have hit -> Vehicle
3. Intelligent -> Individual store
4. Tiny -> Large retail complex
5. Take illegally -> Bluish green
6. Clean the floor -> Cry
7. Expressed in words -> Give assistance
8. Talk -> Highest level; summit

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