I think it's because .gif is good with solid blocks of colourand .jpg is good for photos (which anything detailed is closer to)
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Jessie © needs pirate name suggestions,
Mon 6 Oct 2008, 18:14,
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^This^ in a nutshell with added science
The magic of chutney Shakes it like an Instagram filter!,
Mon 6 Oct 2008, 18:16,
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The science only confuses the poor dears**I never bothered to remember it, just a simplification to help me choose when optimising
Jessie © needs pirate name suggestions,
Mon 6 Oct 2008, 18:21,
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