Am I crazy or did I just see a clown?


	Am I crazy or did I just see a clown?

JackieDel

10-21-2009 12:06 AM

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Of those listening to MP3 players or walking without any devices, more than 50 per cent noticed the clown; 70 per cent of those walking in pairs saw the clown, while only 25 per cent of people on phones noticed.

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