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1. Leland October 23rd, 2007 4:59 pm :

   Has Charlotte ever tried to change its code, CLT?

2. Jared October 24th, 2007 10:22 am :

   Yes, they tried to change it to PSY, but Port Stanley, Faulkand Islands, already had it. And BOX was already taken by Borroloola, Australia. Damn.

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