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For world capitalism to grind to a halt.
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What one change would most improve the quality of your daily life?Originally asked
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A more even mood.
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Finding a cure for cystic fibrosis – it would change the life of my niece.
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The eradication of poverty would be nice, but at the moment, a double macchiato.
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Less phone use.
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