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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201223
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SUMMARY:Festivus
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator color=”white” border_width=”6″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator color=”blue” border_width=”6″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]Each year on December 23rd\, Festivus commemorates a holiday episode of the television comedy\, Seinfeld. In 1997\, the popular television comedy brought Festivus to the masses when Frank Costanza (played by Jerry Stiller) explains he invented the holiday in response to the commercialism of Christmas. Its slogan is “A Festivus for the rest of us.”[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”691″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” onclick=”custom_link” img_link_target=”_blank” css_animation=”fadeIn” link=”https://face2faceafrica.com/article/tignon-laws-the-dreadful-rule-that-banned-black-women-from-displaying-their-hair”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Combining holidays and family discord is a common practice for sitcoms. However\, one only has to look to our own families to find a little humor. This holiday reminds us how easily we take things too seriously at times. Politics\, traditions\, grudges and more lead us down unintended paths. Sometimes those paths turn out to be quite the hilarious turn of events. Well\, hopefully\, they’re more hilarious than not. At least while watching through the magnifying glass of the Seinfeld episode safely from our homes\, we see a bit of our selves and those we hold dear. \nHOW TO OBSERVE #Festivus\nFestivus traditions derived from the television episode and the original creator have been combined over the years. \n\nAdorn an aluminum Festivus pole to be displayed in the home. In the O’Keefe household\, there was no pole. Instead\, a clock was placed in a bag and nailed to the wall.\nServe a traditional dinner in the evening.\nDuring dinner\, allow the Airing of Grievances. Each person takes turns describing how the others have disappointed him or her over the past year.\nFeats of Strength follows dinner and involves wrestling the head of the household. Note: The holiday is not complete unless the head of the household is pinned. Failure to pin the head of the household could result in perpetual Festivus.\nFestivus Miracle – a frequent if unimpressive miracle. You may count carrying all the groceries into the house for dinner without tripping or dropping one of the bags as a Festivus Miracle.\n\nFestivus Song by Danny Lutz \nFestivus Song by Brett Houston \nWhile watching the Seinfeld episode\, count the number of miracles. Pick up an aluminum pole. Decorate it. Let the Airing of Grievances begin and celebrate. Use #Festivus to post on social media. \nFESTIVUS HISTORY\nDaniel O’Keefe\, Reader’s Digest editor and author\, created the holiday in response to family tension. One of its central practices is the “airing of grievances.”  He first celebrated the day in February of 1966. But later\, the day was recognized as it is now\, on December 23 in honor of O’Keefe’s first date with his future wife. O’Keefe’s son wrote the Seinfeld episode featuring the celebration. \nThere are over 1\,500 national days. Don’t miss a single one. Celebrate Every Day® with National Day Calendar®![/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_video link=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ChmhQz5wsOI” align=”center” title=”Festivus for the Rest of Us!”][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://glennparris.com/event/festivus/
CATEGORIES:Just for Fun
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201208
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201209
DTSTAMP:20260509T070746
CREATED:20201009T194200Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201012T022018Z
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SUMMARY:Pretend to be a Time Traveler Day
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator color=”white” border_width=”6″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator color=”blue” border_width=”6″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]Pretend to be a Time Traveler Day on December 8th encourages us step from our Tardis or flip open our Omni while wearing clothes from the past. At the same time\, we should act appropriately confused by certain technology. \nTime travel has captured our imaginations for generations. Science and authors keep coming back to the topic again and again\, so it should be no surprise there would be a day to pretend to be a time traveler.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”696″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” onclick=”custom_link” img_link_target=”_blank” css_animation=”fadeIn”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The original blog post that got the day rolling can be found here.  For more resources on how to be a time traveler or at least act like one\, we can explore the wide array of television and movies produced over the decades. \nFor example\, Doctor Who has been on television for more than 50 years. Some might say that might be plenty of resource material right there. Let’s not stop\, though. We’ve made a list and some of them might surprise you. \nTelevision \nDoctor Who\nQuantum Leap\nOutlander\nVoyagers!\nThe Time Tunnel\nTru Calling\nContinuum\n11.22.63\nFringe \nBooks \nA Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L’Engle\nThe Time Machine by H.G. Wells\nThe Magic Treehouse series by Mary Pope Osborne\nThe Time Traveler’s Wife by Audrey Niffenegger\nA Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur’s Court by Mark Twain\nThe Restaurant at the End of the Universe by Douglas Adams \nMovies \nGroundhog Day\nBack to the Future\nThe Terminator\nBill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure\nMidnight in Paris\nEdge of Tomorrow\nAbout Time\nPeggy Sue Got Married \nHOW TO OBSERVE #PretendToBeATimeTravelerDay\nAct like a time traveler.  Choose your time period and decide whether you are traveling to the past or the future. Be overly shocked when someone says\, “I’d kill for a double mocha latte right now\,” or “That car is the bomb.”  Misuse technology. When someone offers you earbuds to listen to a new song\, sniff them to see if they smell good.  Use #PretendToBeATimeTraveler to share on social media. \nPRETEND TO BE A TIME TRAVELER DAY HISTORY\nThis time-traveling observance began in 2007. \nThere are over 1\,500 national days. Don’t miss a single one. Celebrate Every Day® with National Day Calendar®![/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_video link=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z1Gq7Q3B9xU&feature=emb_logo” align=”center” title=”Time Travel Subway Car”][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://glennparris.com/event/pretend-to-be-a-time-traveler-day/
CATEGORIES:Just for Fun,Sci-Fi
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201109
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201110
DTSTAMP:20260509T070746
CREATED:20201009T185107Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201012T023213Z
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SUMMARY:National Louisiana Day
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator color=”white” border_width=”6″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator color=”blue” border_width=”6″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text] \nNATIONAL LOUISIANA DAY\nOn November 9\, National Louisiana Day recognizes the state that brought us such treasures as Jazz\, Creole and American Mardi Gras. \nThroughout the history of the state\, the blending of race and culture have resulted in the Delta’s own unique flair that brings visitors from around the world seeking to taste their food\, hear their music and see their style.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”670″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” onclick=”custom_link” img_link_target=”_blank” css_animation=”fadeIn” link=”https://face2faceafrica.com/article/tignon-laws-the-dreadful-rule-that-banned-black-women-from-displaying-their-hair”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]When French explorers first arrived\, several diverse tribes populated the area. Many of their population were decimated by disease and war. Natchez\, Choctaw or Chitimacha descendants still survive today. \nIn 1803\, Louisiana became territory when the United States completed negotiations with France for the 828\,000 mile Louisiana Purchase. The first of 15 states to be carved out of the region\, Louisiana entered the United States in 1812. \nWithin its mysterious gulf\, Louisiana holds the secrets of pirates\, conflicts of slavery and the paths of progress.  The bayou teems with life and stories untold. \nLouisiana epitomizes the phrase “melting pot” probably more than any other state. Throughout the history of the state\, Native American\, French\, Spanish\, German\, African\, Irish and Caribean cultures have blended in a variety of ways creating a diverse and distinct culture in the bayou. From the food to the language\, the music and history\, Cajun (French Canadian or Acadian)\, Creole (European\, African\, Caribbean or Spanish mixed ancestry) and even the landscape impact the enchantment that is Louisiana. \nHOW TO OBSERVE #NationalLouisianaDay\nOn November 9\, join National Day Calendar as we celebrate Louisiana’s treasures and mysteries. Uncover hidden the hidden gulf coast and find all the adventures Louisiana has to offer! Use #NationalLouisianaDay to share on social media.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_video link=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FO8oHZjA768″ align=”center” title=”A Hidden Legacy: The Creoles of Color”][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://glennparris.com/event/national-louisiana-day/
CATEGORIES:Just for Fun
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201101
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201102
DTSTAMP:20260509T070746
CREATED:20201008T034104Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201011T232507Z
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SUMMARY:National Authors Day
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \n\nNATIONAL AUTHOR’S DAY\n\n\nEvery year on November 1\, millions of people celebrate authors and the books that they write on National Author’s Day. \nBooks have a mind of their own. They take time to develop\, research\, draft\, edit\, revise\, and rewrite. The stories we devour and indulge in as we drift off to sleep\, travel\, or allow to collect dust on several flat surfaces in our homes may take years to reach a publisher. We may have only one favorite author or many collected works with which we cannot part. Whether we prefer fiction\, non-fiction\, or a mix of both\, authors have been telling stories to fill our heads for thousands of years. \nAuthors keep a record of history through their stories. They mark time through their observations of history. Their tales create remarkable memories of place\, sealing it between the pages of the binding. Their books allow us to keep coming back to visit again and again. \nAfter her grandmother’s death in 1968\, Sue Cole promoted the observance of National Authors Day. She urged people to write a note to their favorite author on November 1\, to “brighten up the sometimes lonely business of being a writer.”  She also suggested flying the American flag as another way of showing appreciation for the writers who have created American literature. \n\n\n\n\nHOW TO OBSERVE #NationalAuthorsDay\nPurchase some books by your favorite author to support them. Share your favorite novels online while encouraging an aspiring author. Use #NationalAuthorsDay to post on social media. \n\n\n\n  \n\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator color=”white” border_width=”6″][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://glennparris.com/event/national-authors-day/
CATEGORIES:Just for Fun
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201031T220000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201031T230000
DTSTAMP:20260509T070746
CREATED:20201028T043719Z
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SUMMARY:Halloween Listen Party on Facebook Live of Unbitten
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator color=”white” border_width=”6″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator color=”blue” border_width=”6″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text] \nThis isn’t your Mama’s Vampire Story!\nHalloween Just Got a Little More Interesting\nTune Into Facebook Live on\nOctober 31st – HALLOWEEN\nFor Audiobook Listen Party of\nUnbitten: A Vampire Dream\nBy Glenn Parris\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”802″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” onclick=”custom_link” img_link_target=”_blank” css_animation=”fadeIn” link=”https://face2faceafrica.com/article/tignon-laws-the-dreadful-rule-that-banned-black-women-from-displaying-their-hair”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nWhat to do for Halloween in the time of COVID 19?\nMa\, put on the kettle! Pop some popcorn\, and tune into UNBITTEN by Glenn Parris streaming on Facebook Live on Saturday\, October 31 at 7 PM (EST).\n\nThe bewitching hour is upon us! Stay indoors! Turn down the lights and join the listen party of  UNBITTEN\, a Facebook Live Halloween tale of blood\, medical technicalities\, and Amanda Hunt\, a virgin vampire with a genetic blood disorder.\n\n\nJoin us for this final of three special Halloween events on Facebook Live https://www.facebook.com/GlennParris.FictionWriter\n\nAdditional broadcasts on Facebook for Live Watch Party will be 4pm and 7pm Eastern.\n\n\nhttps://fb.me/e/32MNSOI7d\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_video link=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EazjcYX4szw” align=”center” title=”Book Trailer for Unbitten: A Vampire Dream”][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://glennparris.com/event/halloween-listen-party-on-facebook-live-of-unbitten-2/
CATEGORIES:Just for Fun,Online Event,Vampires
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201031T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201031T200000
DTSTAMP:20260509T070746
CREATED:20201024T075334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201028T052358Z
UID:812-1604170800-1604174400@glennparris.com
SUMMARY:Halloween Listen Party on Facebook Live of Unbitten
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator color=”white” border_width=”6″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator color=”blue” border_width=”6″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text] \nThis isn’t your Mama’s Vampire Story!\nHalloween Just Got a Little More Interesting\nTune Into Facebook Live on\nOctober 31st – HALLOWEEN\nFor Audiobook Listen Party of\nUnbitten: A Vampire Dream\nBy Glenn Parris\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”802″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” onclick=”custom_link” img_link_target=”_blank” css_animation=”fadeIn” link=”https://face2faceafrica.com/article/tignon-laws-the-dreadful-rule-that-banned-black-women-from-displaying-their-hair”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nWhat to do for Halloween in the time of COVID 19?\nMa\, put on the kettle! Pop some popcorn\, and tune into UNBITTEN by Glenn Parris streaming on Facebook Live on Saturday\, October 31 at 7 PM (EST).\n\nThe bewitching hour is upon us! Stay indoors! Turn down the lights and join the listen party of  UNBITTEN\, a Facebook Live Halloween tale of blood\, medical technicalities\, and Amanda Hunt\, a virgin vampire with a genetic blood disorder.\n\n\nJoin us for this second of three special Halloween events on Facebook Live https://www.facebook.com/GlennParris.FictionWriter\n\nAdditional broadcasts on Facebook for Live Watch Party will be 7pm and 10pm Eastern.\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_video link=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EazjcYX4szw” align=”center” title=”Book Trailer for Unbitten: A Vampire Dream”][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://glennparris.com/event/halloween-listen-party-on-facebook-live-of-unbitten/
CATEGORIES:Just for Fun,Online Event,Vampires
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201031T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201031T170000
DTSTAMP:20260509T070746
CREATED:20201028T043406Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201028T053158Z
UID:821-1604160000-1604163600@glennparris.com
SUMMARY:Unbitten: A Vampire Dream Audiobook Listen Party with Live Q&A with author Glenn Parris
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator color=”white” border_width=”6″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator color=”blue” border_width=”6″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text] \nThis isn’t your Mama’s Vampire Story!\nHalloween Just Got a Little More Interesting\nTune Into Facebook Live on\nOctober 31st – HALLOWEEN\nFor Audiobook Listen Party of\nUnbitten: A Vampire Dream\nBy Glenn Parris\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”802″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” onclick=”custom_link” img_link_target=”_blank” css_animation=”fadeIn” link=”https://face2faceafrica.com/article/tignon-laws-the-dreadful-rule-that-banned-black-women-from-displaying-their-hair”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nWhat to do for Halloween in the time of COVID 19?\nMa\, put on the kettle! Pop some popcorn\, and tune into UNBITTEN by Glenn Parris streaming on Facebook Live on Saturday\, October 31 at 7 PM (EST).\n\nThe bewitching hour is upon us! Stay indoors! Turn down the lights and join the listen party of  UNBITTEN\, a Facebook Live Halloween tale of blood\, medical technicalities\, and Amanda Hunt\, a virgin vampire with a genetic blood disorder.\n\n\nJoin us for this first of three special Halloween events on Facebook Live https://www.facebook.com/GlennParris.FictionWriter\n\n\nAdditional broadcasts on Facebook for Live Watch Party will be 7pm and 10pm Eastern.\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_video link=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EazjcYX4szw” align=”center” title=”Book Trailer for Unbitten: A Vampire Dream”][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://glennparris.com/event/unbitten-a-vampire-dream-audiobook-listen-party-with-live-qa-with-author-glenn-parris/
CATEGORIES:Just for Fun,Online Event,Vampires
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201017
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201018
DTSTAMP:20260509T070746
CREATED:20201009T181228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201011T203521Z
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SUMMARY:Black Poetry Day
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nBlack Poetry Day on October 17th honors past and present black poets. The day also commemorates the birth of the first published black poet in the United States. Jupiter Hammon was born in Long Island\, New York\, on October 17\, 1711. \nThe day celebrates the importance of black heritage and literacy. It also recognizes the contributions made by black poets and shows appreciation to black authors. \nTake up a quiet spot at the library to read many of the talented black poets from around the world. Or find a poetry reading at a nearby bookstore\, cultural or arts center like the Furious Flower Poetry Center at James Madison University. The first center of its kind in the United States\, The Furious Flower’s name is inspired by a poem written by former U.S. Poet Laureate Gwendolyn Brooks. They also have a growing collection of resources\, offer workshops and so much more. \nHOW TO OBSERVE #BlackPoetryDay\nHost a poetry slam in your living room\, front step\, or in the break room. Encourage a black poet you know. Attend a poetry reading or share your own poetry. Pick up some poetry written by black poets and use #BlackPoetryDay to post on social media. \nJoin us for a curated Afrofuturistic poetry reading via Zoom on December 13\, 2020 \n[vc_row][vc_column][vc_video link=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JqOqo50LSZ0″ align=”center” title=”The Timeless Maya Angelou”][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://glennparris.com/event/black-poetry-day/
CATEGORIES:Future Voices,Just for Fun,Poetry
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201014
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201015
DTSTAMP:20260509T070746
CREATED:20201009T182739Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201013T011301Z
UID:664-1602633600-1602719999@glennparris.com
SUMMARY:National Fossil Day
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator color=”white” border_width=”6″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator color=”blue” border_width=”6″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text] \nNational Fossil Day promotes the scientific and educational value fossils present to us every day. Not only that\, they’re just cool! The observance takes place annually on Wednesday of the second full week in October. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”665″ img_size=”large” add_caption=”yes” alignment=”center” onclick=”custom_link” img_link_target=”_blank” css_animation=”fadeIn” link=”https://www.pbmnh.org/”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]All around the world\, paleontologists seek and identify the remnants of animals\, insects and plant life that once lived and grew on the earth. Some of these creatures lived hundreds\, thousands and millions of years ago. These fossils leave a record that provides clues to the Earth’s history. \nFrom the microscopic fossils of an arthropod to the gigantic titanosaur\, humans continue to be fascinated with fossils. The idea of discovering something embedded in ancient sediment motivates some to keep digging. Paleontologists identify fossils much like biologists identify the discovery of a new species of animal or plant life. They classify\, name and organize fossils based on their characteristics. \nIn the scientific world\, the scientist who makes the discovery also earns the naming rights. Frequently\, the names are entirely scientific\, using Latin or Greek roots. However\, paleontologists enjoy being creative. For example\, fourteen-year-old Wes Linster discovered Bambiraptor Feinbergi in 1993. The name means Bambi thief. Some scientists name their discoveries after living people. In the case of one trilobite that made it into the record books\, the name Aegrotocatellus jaggeri comes the rock legend\, Mick Jagger. \nWhile fossils were real living beings\, the mystery and magic of fossils cannot be overlooked. One of the latest additions to the fossil library reminds us of that. Its name\, Dracorex hogwartsia\, honors the Hogwarts family. \nHOW TO OBSERVE #NationalFossilDay\nVisit a local museum\, or do some research about fossils. Attend an event or sponsor one. While you’re out discovering the world of fossils\, tell us about your favorites. Let us know by using #NationalFossilDay to post on social media. \nNATIONAL FOSSIL DAY HISTORY\nOn October 13\, 2010\, the first National Fossil Day launched across the country during Earth Science Week to celebrate the educational and scientific value fossils provide. The National Park Service and over 270 partners hosted events across the United States\, allowing the public opportunities to learn more about the world’s fossil heritage. The partners include museums\, institutions\, organizations\, and many other groups. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://glennparris.com/event/national-fossil-day/
CATEGORIES:Dinosaurs and Fossils,Just for Fun
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