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Old 02-08-12, 09:47 AM   #1
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“Two cranes were called in to fish the dead whale shark out of the water, which was approximately40 to 50-feet long and six-feet wide. Both cranes failed to pull out the fish and were sent back as at least three more cranes were required to carry out the task.”


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15.5-pound baby, Chun Chun was born last Saturday, February 4, 2012 in Xinxiang City, Henan province in Central China, several international news sites reported, baby Chun Chun has set the record for the heaviest baby born in China.

Two cranes were called in to fish the huge newborn out of the mother, which was approximately 40 to 50-feet long and six-feet wide. Both cranes failed to pull out the child and were sent back as at least three more cranes were required to carry out the task
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Old 02-08-12, 04:45 PM   #2
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A gargantuan specimen; one that I hope the scientists have taken the time to examine. The fish was cool too.
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Old 02-08-12, 06:28 PM   #3
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Old 02-09-12, 06:38 AM   #4
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