Someone might have been born in 1972. Maybe. Or there could be some other reason that’s a good year. It is, though.
Rules:
Normal Sudoku rules apply.
Thermometers: Digits on thermometer lines must strictly increase from bulb to tip.
XV: Digits in cells separated by an X sum to 10. Digits in cells separated by a V sum to 5. Not all X or V clues are given.
Estimated difficulty: 1 out of 5
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