phantom hitchhiker sighting causes traffic problems in northern ireland town


	phantom hitchhiker sighting causes traffic problems in northern ireland town

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1-7-2009 1:56 PM

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1-7-2009 3:57 PM

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Makes a change from moving statues! Or Hollywood leprechauns!

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