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- ↑ NRK.no (5 January 2010): Lindell-krim vant mandagskvelden, visited 4 March 2011
- ↑ NRK.no (5. januar 2010): NRK1 Monday 4 January 2010 20.15 Klasse 10 B - Skal bli blant de beste, visited 4 March 2011