Perl or Python

Hey /prog/riders, I wish to learn a new language but I can't decide which one I want. What are the pros and cons of Perl and Python, which do you prefer and why, which is more popular and what will I mostly use each language for? Thanks in advance.

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Well I would think you guys would give me a better answer because I see the denizens of this board helpful and intellegent, and it receives a fair amount of traffic even at this time of night.