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Zhaozhou placed a sandal on his head during a debate

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When asked how he would have solved a complex spiritual argument involving a highly controversial dispute over a pet, he simply took off his shoe, put it on his head, and walked out. Truly undeniable logic.

Zhaozhou placed a sandal on his head during a debate
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