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And for my next trick... I will attempt to teach all of the aspiring magicians the art of getting pierced by swords, sawing a woman in half, and escaping a locked milk can! What could possibly go wrong?

A lot... a lot can go wrong.

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An ultramarathon held on May 22nd, 2021 in the Gansu Province of China claimed the lives of 21 participants after hazardous weather conditions rolled into the area. An investigation into the incident found a startling lack of safety precautions and emergency response on the part of the organizers. This event caused China to ban extreme sports indefinitely. 

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What Is An Ultra Marathon? - Enter 2 Run

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Peter Manuel was an American-Scottish serial killer dubbed "The Beast of Birkenshaw" after being convicted of seven murders across Lanarkshire and southern Scotland between 1956 and 1958. 

We are discussing his story as the end of Pisces season nears. Manuel's zodiac sign is Pisces! Fun fact... according to several studies the water signs (Cancer, Pisces, and Scorpio) accounted for the highest number of serial killers. 

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Pisces Zodiac Sign: Dates, Traits, Compatibility and More | Horoscope.com

Most Common Zodiac Signs Of Serial Killers | ZodiacSign.com

4 Most Common Serial Killer Zodiac Signs, According To Study | YourTango

Killer: Peter Manuel - Beast of Birkenshaw profiled on Killer.Cloud

Peter Manuel - Wikipedia

Old Glasgow Murders: Peter Manuel Part 1: Early Life and First Crimes

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Patricia Hearst was kidnapped by the Symbionese Liberation Army (SLA) on February 4th, 1974. After being held captive for two months, Hearst was seen working with the SLA during several crimes. When she was arrested in 1975, she claimed to have been brainwashed by the group! Unfortunately, others thought she was lying...

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Venceremos (political organization) - Wikipedia

Symbionese Liberation Army - Wikipedia

Symbionese Liberation Army | History, Members, Beliefs, & Facts | Britannica

Patty Hearst - Wikipedia

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Some biting, an accidental death, and a funeral isn't enough to stop us from asking groundhogs to predict the weather on Groundhog Day! This tradition has dated back centuries, and those fuzzy Whistle Pigs have worked hard to become the renowned meteorologists they are today. Who knew the history of the celebration could be so scandalous?

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Groundhog Day - Wikipedia

Groundhog Day: History and Facts - HISTORY

Punxsutawney Phil isn't the only famous groundhog: At least 6 other states have their own weather prognosticators | AccuWeather

Don't like Phil's forecast? Check out these rodents instead | Chattanooga Times Free Press

Imbolc: Blessings, Rituals & Meaning - HISTORY - HISTORY

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Are Badgers Dangerous? Do Badgers Attack Humans? (wildexplained.com)

Jimmy the Groundhog Bites Sun Prairie, Wisconsin, Mayor's Ear (nbcnews.com)

Groundhog Bites Wisconsin Mayor at Ceremony - YouTube

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Sad news on Groundhog Day - Wiarton Willie is dead | CBC News

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Facts about groundhogs | Live Science

Smokey Bear warned us about forest fires so that Pablo Escobear could warn us about cocaine falling from airplanes after being pushed out by smugglers. 

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Cocaine Bear vs. the True Story of Pablo EskoBear (historyvshollywood.com)

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Twelve years after Ricky McCormick was found deceased near West Alton, Missouri, investigators asked the public for help in solving the cryptic cyphers that were found in his pockets. Could these coded messages reveal a potential murderer?

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Ricky McCormick's encrypted notes - Wikipedia

The Unsolved Murder of Ricky McCormick (thetruecrimefiles.com)

Code Dead: Do the encrypted writings of Ricky McCormick hold the key to his mysterious death? | St. Louis Metro News | St. Louis | St. Louis Riverfront Times

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Help Solve an Open Murder Case, Part 2 — FBI

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The Ancient Ram Inn is known as the most haunted building in England with an interesting history dating back to 1145! This episode will spill all its secrets... including details about the Incubus and Succubus that want to seduce patrons in their dreams.

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11 Real Ghost Stories That Will Chill You To The Bone (allthatsinteresting.com)

Wotton-under-Edge - Wikipedia

Ancient Ram Inn - Wikipedia

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What would you do for fame and fortune? Susunu! Denpa Shonen provided contestants an opportunity to be seen by millions of viewers! All they had to do was escape a desert island without tools, bet on the winning baseball team to earn the right to eat food, and win enough sweepstakes prizes to convince producers to let them go home... sounds like torture to me.

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What does Reality TeleVision mean? (definitions.net)

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'Susunu! Denpa Shohen': The TV show That Forced a Comedian to Live off Sweepstake Prizes - Trill Mag