My first exposure to fencing was on Happy Days. (Video evidence below.) This Vox video above explains the sport much better.
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Aug 11, 2016
What is fencing all about?
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Seattle can't afford to fund arts, housing or tourism, but it can find $135 million to repair the Mariners stadium
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Pay what you want for 10 top Mac apps
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