Bizzare facts from history, culture and tradition


	Bizzare facts from history, culture and tradition

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8-3-2007 1:56 AM

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8-6-2007 12:12 AM

skwirlinator

In 2007 the United States provided the weapons to kill their own soldiers

9-10-2007 8:47 AM

hozeyzachary

Agreed.

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