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On 31.12.15 05:51, Steven D'Aprano wrote:
> Fifteen years later, and Tim Peters' Stupid Python Trick is still the
> undisputed champion!

It may be platform depended, but on my computer the obvious way is 10% 
faster the Stupid Python Trick.