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Yes, you did.
It is funny. When a competitor does something, it is mocked. But then when KBLB does it later it is praised. Sounds like a double-standard to me.
For example, when Bolt produced a sample run of beanie caps, they were mocked for being a "blend". But now that KBLB is doing a blend, it is the just fabulous. LOL.