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Brian helped Jeffrey put on their makeup, because 
Here's how I want to continue it: Brian had years of experience applying it.

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Michael believes in and practices Shamanism, while Joel does not at all, so 
Here's how I want to continue it: Joel is more likely to be Jewish.

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Jayne gave her kids plastic glassware instead of glass because the 
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glass is more breakable.