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Edward Pearse
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Born and raised Scotland and travelled extensively. Duke of Argylle in exile, Earl of Primbroke, Knight of the White Lion, Former Colonel of the Caledon Militia. Now living in New Babbage with his beloved wife Christine. Traveller and explorer, Owner of the Seraph Club in Cassandra City, and the Sphinx Club in New Babbage. Flying enthusiast and Second Life clothes horse
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Saturday, 21 July 2007

The Real Reason the Dinosaurs are Extinct

Via Married to the Sea
Posted by Edward Pearse at 10:58
Labels: historical interest, Humour

1 comments:

Amber_Palowakski said...

*grins*

22 July 2007 at 07:09

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