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December 14, 2016 al

The tragedy is not that it happened once. Mass shootings happen year upon year. Field of Vision – Speaking is Difficult from Field Of Vision

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4.1 Miles

December 14, 2016 al

You are not likely to see another video as stunning as this anytime soon. The New York Times’ 4.1 Miles video, a documentation in natural

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