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A mysterious man is said to have arrived in Japan in 1959 from a country that never existed.
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A Sea of Younger Dryas Woo Episode 945, July 16, 2024 Pseudoarchaeologists often will cite the Younger Dryas climatic event as proof of their ancient advanced civilization.
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Vampire Facials Episode 938, May 28, 2024 This procedure promising facial rejuvenation is basically a full face tattoo of your own blood.
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