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Figure 2. Thus, we selected M83, not only because of its proximity and favorable orientation, but especially due to its history of prolific star formation and destruction. In essence, by choosing M83 we have adopted a “Willie Sutton” approach; asked why he robbed banks, the notorious American bank robber Willie Sutton famously replied, “Because that’s where H[ۙ^H\˸