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National Geographic tales of the weird: unbelievable true stories / edited by David Braun.
    p. cm.
eISBN: 978-1-4262-0966-6
1. Curiosities and wonders. I. Braun, David. II. National Geographic Society (U.S.)
AG243.N38 2012
031.02–dc23

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