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	Myth Busting

debbyski

12-20-2008 1:52 PM

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12-20-2008 4:43 PM

AcesLucky

Contrary to popular belief...

...you are loved, even by people who have never seen you.

12-20-2008 7:42 PM

carrerinyes

I'm heading for the fridge!!

12-20-2008 10:27 PM

debbyski

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EtGF2m102Wg

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