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Re:Why do ships use “port” and “starboard” instead of “left”... by OJFord on Wednesday April 19, 2023 @10:29AM (#35628636)
That would be two less than they should have? Unless you're commenting on its uselessness that they 'should' have zero despite one being normal?
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Re:Why do ships use “port” and “starboard” instead of “left”... by jdmichal on Wednesday April 19, 2023 @12:33PM (#35630214)
Last I heard, there's an idea that it might help recolonize the gut with good flora after infections and such.
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