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Thursday 15th August.
If you're over 18, chances are this date won't mean very much to you this year.
But if you're in the final year of school, it's the day of the dreaded A-Level results.
Last year the class of 2012 recorded the biggest drop in top grades in the history of A-levels.
So best of luck to all expecting results. And if you don't get the grades you were hoping for and want to go to uni - here's our advice on clearing.
Alternatively, just try using one of these, as #resultsdayexcuses trends on Twitter:
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