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ICYMI: Michael Fox (From Alhambra) Wins $1 Million From A Scratcher
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- Michael Fox just won $1 million from a scratcher. No, not that Michael Fox. We're talking about the one from Alhambra.
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- Oh boy. Rachel Dolezal was invited to a cultural event to speak on black hair.
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- We've heard of a double rainbow. But how about a double hurricane?
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