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  1. Well, what can I say… a very very old trick?

    I first saw this thing about 6 years ago in Venice where local gypsies were selling them as toys on the street… we didn’t know what it was at first but then acquired one (they were almost free) and made a thorough inspection… yup, some flour and a condom.

  2. While you were handlng the stress toys they were patting you down in admiration. And taking your wallet. Not all gypsies steal, but all theifs are gypsies.

  6. I love the fruit facts one. You have no shortage of great ideas. And I see a theme with the condoms and the bananas and the cucumbers and the carrots… Next for Zack. The history of pickles.

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