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Eric was better at cooking chicken than Ryan because 
Here's how I want to continue it: Ryan spent very little time reading recipes.

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Brett's beta fish ate Matthew's goldfish when they put them in the same tank, and 
Here's how I want to continue it: Brett felt just awful about it.

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Eric suffered during the winter when light levels dropped, but Steven remained unaffected, because 
Here's how I want to continue it:
Eric was susceptible to seasonal affective disorder.