"Normal visitors stayed away and the Olympic visitors didn't make up for it, " said Miles Quest from the British Hospitality Association, which represents hotels and restaurants.

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With six minutes of normal time left they trailed the visitors 16-12.

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Just under 84, 000 people attended the two-day show compared to the normal 90, 000 to 95, 000 visitors, the Royal Norfolk Agricultural Association said.

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They can even distinguish between houses that are frequented by male visitors at a higher rate than is normal.

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