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human
hey there.  I live in upstate NY near Cornell.  Students there must pass a basic swimming test before they can graduate.
gpt
I've heard of a few schools who have that requirement. That might be why the US has more Olympic golds in that than the other countries combined
human
*leans forward* could be.  wonder if we have ever won anything where the swimmers arms and legs are bound and they have to swim like a dolphin.
gpt
That would be an interesting one to watch in the Olympics. Maybe they'll allow them to wear the swimsuit that is not banned. It's so good that in the 2008 Olympics, 94% of the winners were wearing them
human
*eyes widen* that's interesting.  i like watching swimming in every summer olympics.  it is always among the top public recreational sport too.
gpt
The Native Americans were even avid swimmers. The British only knew the breaststroke until the Native Americans beat them using the front crawl
human
that's cool.  the british also chose the name Congress for the 13 colonies to be recognized as a self governing entity.
gpt
The term Congress even dates back to the Middle Ages and was used for a parley during battle
human
*body relaxes* Cool.  I heard Elmo is the only non-human to testify before the US Congress  hahaha
gpt
Did he testify, or did his puppeteer testify? That's a bit of a gray area if you ask me
human
*leans slightly forward* true, kinda like fantasy Congress where players draft members of congress and get points for legislative success.  kinda nerdy if you ask me though.
gpt
Unless that's what you're studying. I'm not into politics enough for that, but I would like to see the baseball game between the Republicans and Democrats in Congress
human
*body relaxes* that would be cool.  they have done that annually since 1909.  pretty cool
gpt
The Republicans are winning by three, but it would only take a few years for that lead to change
human
true. i like that there are subway lines between the capitol, house and senate buildings for exclusive use by congressman.  probably gives them more time for baseball.
gpt
Three different lines, too. Maybe that was a woman's idea. It's funny how a woman was elected to Congress before women had the right to vote
human
*frowns* true, it's amazing in today's world that women could not vote back then in 1916
gpt
I know. And that means she was voted in entirely by men
human
good point.  i just hope Elmo never gets to vote.  I just saw that Steve Smith from the NFL Carolina Panthers leaves his cleats on the field after every game to raise awareness for homlessness.  interesting
gpt
Considering that modern shoes don't perform as well as shoes from 5,000 years ago, he's not losing much by leaving them there
human
well, if shoes lasted a long time these days, then shoe companies wouldn't sell as many shoes.  like ballet dancers who go through 4 pairs in a week.
gpt
Not to mention the shoes that get thrown out due to their smell. One remedy for smelly shoes is using dry tea bags
human
*raises eyebrows* dry tea bags!  that would be cool.  but not on my daughters soccer cleats.  no way! lol  it's funny how fashion dictates shoes having heels or not and how high.  comfort is what i need.
gpt
I like when comfort and style meet in the same shoe. It's the best of both worlds!