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The detective noted that the dust on the shelf was undisturbed, except for a clean circle where a vase used to be. What does this mean?
AThe vase was stolen very recently.
BThe vase had been there for a long time and was recently moved.
CThe owner likes to clean in circles.
DThe shelf was always empty.
✓ Correct Answer: B — The vase had been there for a long time and was recently moved.
Dust accumulation around an object leaves a mark (a 'shadow') when the object is moved, indicating its long-term presence.
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