So... wait, wait, I'm confused.

Poll #4892 Brooms

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Which sort of broom sweeps clean?

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A new broom
5 (62.5%)

An old broom
1 (12.5%)

A new broom BUT the old broom knows the corners
2 (25.0%)

Wait, wait - are we actually talking about brooms here?

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Yes
1 (12.5%)

No
2 (25.0%)

I don't know about you, but I sure am!
5 (62.5%)

Oh.

Eva Ibbotson has died.

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/10/28/books/28ibbotson.html