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By 2100, will the human population decrease by at least 10% during any period of 5 years?

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Tamay
Opened:Oct 11, 2018
Closes:Jan 1, 2100
Scheduled resolution:Jan 2, 2100
Spot Scoring Time:Oct 12, 2018
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