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Russian Spa Opens Monument To The Enema
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6-19-2008 6:46 PM
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6-19-2008
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aklimento
If they have nothing else decent to erect... I can only express my condolescenses. State corruption have reached to the level of corruption of minds. Highest achievement of KGB ruling.
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