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crime In 1950, a Los Angeles magician hypnotized teens for a twisted school sex ring Ellsworth Toohey

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the GOP RNC's Ronna McDaniel wants to sue Google because people mark GOP junk mail as "spam" Carla Sinclair

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gambling What Steve Forte can do with a pack of cards borders on the unbelievable Ferdinando Buscema

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howto This is one seriously bunk magic lamp Jason Weisberger

video Watch this intense film about a Russian steelworker Andrea James

drinks This Amazing Crazy "Tiny" Drink is a Meal for Two @nerdvana Richard Kaufman

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