The Magnifiying Glass With An Electronic Twist


	The Magnifiying Glass With An Electronic Twist

debbyski

5-26-2008 7:07 AM

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5-27-2008 12:15 AM

tanyamm

I sure could use one of those.

5-28-2008 5:49 AM

Brimstone

Veryy cool.
My mom needs one.

5-28-2008 6:49 AM

skwirlinator

Hmm, like a magnafying glass only more expensive

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