[BITList] Is this a man or a woman singing? Hear the difference between a cheap and expensive violin bow.

Thu Jan 4 23:07:30 GMT 2018

G'day Folks,

 This is an interesting one.

I only got 4 out of seven. But its better than 50%!

Have a go yourself, take the quiz.

ooroo

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Dear John,
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