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Oddities: The Art of Performance
Collectors of unusual items and performers of bizarre stunts have one thing in common: they love coming in to Obscura. Check out some of the wackiest stunts ever performed on Oddities. Be warned: don't try ANY of these at home!
Added: Jan 3, 2012
Views: 2704 Views
Runtime: 02:17
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