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Ever since Eve gave Adam the apple, there has been a misunderstanding between the sexes about gifts.

Nan Robertson

Ever since Eve gave Adam the apple, there has been a misunderstanding between the sexes about gifts.

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About Nan Robertson

Nan C. Robertson (July 11, 1926 – October 13, 2009) was an American journalist, author and instructor in journalism. Her awards included a Pulitzer Prize for Feature Writing.