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From: Roel Schroeven <roel@roelschroeven.net>
Subject: str.index() and str.find() versus only list.index()
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Hi,

Quick question: why does str have both index() and find(), while list 
only has index()? Is there a reason for that, or is it just an 
historical accident?


Best regards,
Roel

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Roel Schroeven