Question:
Based on the premise "It uproots and homogenizes as it enriches--like a Ronco appliance, as Friedman might say.", can we conclude that "Friedman references Ronco appliances."?
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yes

Question:
Based on the premise "Snap my fingers thus, yell _abracadabra_ and give him egg in his beer? He stopped to stare at his hand, where a can of beer had suddenly materialized!", can we conclude that "He first only felt the ice cold, hard object in his hand, which made his hand hurt, and he was momentarily confused, then looked down and was amazed to see that a can of beer had appeared."?
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it is not possible to tell

Question:
Based on the premise "Increasingly, shops also stay open during lunchtime.", can we conclude that "Shops close two hours for lunch."?
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no