How To Select Random Records Using MySQL

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SELECT * FROM yourTable WHERE yourField='WhatYouWishToFindGoesHere' ORDER BY RAND() LIMIT 5 |
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SELECT * FROM yourTable WHERE yourField='WhatYouWishToFindGoesHere' ORDER BY RAND() LIMIT 5 |
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