The typical cycle for a unit was five and a half days out, followed by one and a half back on post to rest, refit, check e- mail, and clean up.

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American children also have one of the shortest school days, six-and-a-half hours, adding up to 32 hours a week.

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The basic literacy programme takes place over one and a half years, and is held for three hours per day for five days a week at the NFE centres, usually housed in local schools.

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After another two days of selling, WAG shot higher by more than one and a half percent.

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