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This is the Oxford Comma, so-called because the Oxford University Press uses it. Some people argue that it is unnecessary and others that it is essential, so there's no clear answer. here's a good example of where it makes sense to use it: http://www.usingenglish.com/forum/as...ma-before.html
Commas followed by 'and' 
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