Uncovering The Truth Behind The Largest Marsupial To Walk The Earth


	Uncovering The Truth Behind The Largest Marsupial To Walk The Earth

tabsey

6-16-2008 9:49 AM

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wombat, stew

tabsey says:

I once hit a wombat and nearly lost a car. Like hitting a block of concrete. Hate to hit this fellow.

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