Mr. Liss's 7th Grade Social Studies Website
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Caligula www.answers.com/topic/caligulaSafe Caligula research site
Posted September 29, 2010 at 8:43 AM -
Claudius encyclopedia.kids.net.au/page/cl/ClaudiusShort and sweet. This should give you some ideas.
Posted October 6, 2010 at 3:26 PM -
Cleopatra for kids www.ducksters.com/history/ancient_egypt/cleopatra_vii.phpPosted October 22, 2013 at 10:37 AM -
Nero trivial facts...useful! www.funtrivia.com/en/History/Nero-17771.htmlPosted October 22, 2013 at 10:41 AM -
Trivia for Caligula www.funtrivia.com/en/History/Caligula-17773.htmlPosted October 22, 2013 at 10:43 AM -
Top Ten List of Lousy Emperors listverse.com/2010/05/09/top-10-worst-roman-emperors/Posted November 9, 2015 at 9:47 AM -
Commodus www.ancient.eu/commodus/Some similarities to the movie Gladiator. Not an easy read, but full of useful information.
Posted November 9, 2015 at 9:52 AM -
Titus www.pbs.org/empires/romans/empire/titus_domitian.htmlPosted November 9, 2015 at 12:05 PM -
Top Ten Great Emperors www.ancienthistorylists.com/rome-history/top-10-greatest-emperors-ancient-rome/Posted November 9, 2015 at 12:08 PM -
www.dkfindout.com/us/history/ancient-rome/julius-caesar/ Posted October 25, 2016 at 1:31 PM -
Julius Caesar research! www.ducksters.com/history/ancient_rome/julius_caesar.phpPosted October 25, 2016 at 1:31 PM -
Fun facts about Julius Caesar www.history.com/news/history-lists/5-things-you-might-not-know-about-julius-caesarPosted October 25, 2016 at 1:33 PM -
Hadrian research www.tribunesandtriumphs.org/roman-emperors/hadrian.htmPosted October 26, 2016 at 11:06 AM -
Titus research www.tribunesandtriumphs.org/roman-emperors/titus.htmPosted October 26, 2016 at 11:08 AM -
Marcus Aurelius Quotes www.brainyquote.com/quotes/authors/m/marcus_aurelius.htmlPosted October 27, 2016 at 12:57 PM -
More Marc Antony information https://learnodo-newtonic.com/mark-antony-factsPosted October 26, 2017 at 11:36 AM -
Cleopatra Interesting Facts www.history.com/news/10-little-known-facts-about-cleopatraPosted October 26, 2017 at 2:06 PM
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Learn about Roman technology and more www.bbc.co.uk/schools/primaryhistory/romans/Posted October 9, 2013 at 7:45 AM -
General Roman information www.historylink101.com/ancient_rome.htmPosted September 2, 2010 at 10:55 AM -
Build an aqueduct www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/lostempires/roman/aqueduct.htmlPosted September 28, 2012 at 9:27 AM -
www.vroma.org/~forum/arcss.html Info. on Forum buildings such as Arch of Septimus Severus, Senate building, and more
Posted September 23, 2010 at 8:09 AM -
www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/lostempires/roman/day.html Roman baths
Posted September 23, 2010 at 8:23 AM -
www.romeguide.it/MONUM/ARCHEOL/ccircus_maximus/circus.htm Circus Maximus information
Posted September 23, 2010 at 8:25 AM -
www.bbc.co.uk/history/interactive/animations/colosseum/index_embed.shtml Cool interactive site on the colosseum
Posted September 23, 2010 at 8:31 AM -
Claudian Aqueduct www.waymarking.com/waymarks/WM1Y39_Aquaduct_of_Claudius_at_the_PalatineExactly what the title says.
Posted October 1, 2013 at 10:38 AM -
en.academic.ru/dic.nsf/enwiki/790971 Temple of Jupiter description
Posted September 24, 2010 at 7:52 AM -
www.infoplease.com/ce6/history/A0810313.html Short and sweet info. about Jupiter's temple
Posted September 24, 2010 at 8:10 AM -
www.romanaqueducts.info/aquasite/romaclaudia/index.html All about the Claudian Aqueduct
Posted September 24, 2010 at 8:57 AM -
List of Roman festivals www.musesrealm.net/rome/festivals.htmlSome festivals have descriptions
Posted October 15, 2010 at 5:48 AM -
List of Major Roman gods www.unrv.com/culture/major-roman-god-list.phpGood starting point for selecting gods and goddesses.
Posted October 11, 2011 at 8:05 AM -
List of Roman festivals with some descriptions www.musesrealm.net/rome/festivalsinfo.htmlPosted October 21, 2013 at 9:20 AM -
Interactive map of Rome www.eduplace.com/kids/socsci/ca/books/bkf3/imaps/AC_13_427_romheight/AC_13_427_romheight.htmlVery brief overview of the expansion of Rome. Nice.
Posted September 27, 2012 at 10:50 AM -
www.funtrivia.com/en/history/caligula-17773.html Posted September 11, 2014 at 3:19 PM -
Domitian's Palace and other architecture famouswonders.com/the-palatine-hill-in-rome/Useful information but not an easy read.
Posted October 1, 2014 at 2:26 PM -
Temple of Mars www.ancient.eu/article/617/Posted October 2, 2014 at 2:54 PM -
Trajan's Column www.nationalgeographic.com/trajan-column/article.htmlAwesome stop motion animation explaining how the column was built.
Posted October 21, 2015 at 12:16 PM -
BUILDINGS, BUILDINGS, BUILDINGS! www.touropia.com/ancient-roman-monuments/Posted October 4, 2016 at 10:22 PM -
Temple of Venus romereborn.frischerconsulting.com/ge/TS-061.htmlPosted October 7, 2016 at 12:15 PM -
Tower of Hercules whc.unesco.org/en/list/1312Posted October 7, 2016 at 12:18 PM -
Cloaca Maxima https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/cloaca-maximaPosted October 9, 2018 at 12:01 PM -
Bath England justfunfacts.com/interesting-facts-about-the-roman-baths/Posted October 9, 2018 at 12:49 PM -
Hadrian's Villa famouswonders.com/hadrians-villa/Posted October 9, 2018 at 12:59 PM -
Hadrian's Wall Information https://www.historyhit.com/facts-about-hadrians-wall/Posted October 29, 2019 at 11:37 AM -
Temple of Saturn https://www.ancient.eu/article/636/temple-of-saturn-rome/Posted October 30, 2019 at 9:45 AM
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TJ Lending Page www.kiva.org/lender/andrew9411Discover microfinance. Use this website to gather information and lend money.
Posted May 17, 2010 at 6:04 AM -
Muhammad Yunus Quotes www.brainyquote.com/quotes/authors/m/muhammad_yunus.htmlWords from the "Godfather of Microfinance."
Posted February 7, 2011 at 8:59 AM -
Pro and con about microfinance www.scribd.com/doc/14647486/Does-microfinance-lead-to-economic-growthIdeas that point out successes and failures of microfinance.
Posted February 7, 2011 at 9:08 AM -
Some arguments against microfinance www.gdrc.org/icm/reuters.htmlPosted February 22, 2011 at 3:19 AM -
What are microloans used for? www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2010/10/25/130808305/what-are-microloans-used-for-anywayTough questions about microfinance need to be answered.
Posted February 28, 2011 at 2:43 AM -
If It Were My Home www.ifitweremyhome.com/Interesting comparisons between the US and other countries around the world
Posted January 5, 2012 at 8:23 AM -
Unicef statistics on poverty www.unicef.org/infobycountry/index.htmlPosted January 9, 2012 at 12:08 PM -
www.indexmundi.com/g/rank.html Stats for research
Posted January 16, 2013 at 8:06 AM -
Quotes about poverty www.goodreads.com/quotes/tag/povertyPosted February 25, 2014 at 8:19 AM -
Percent of people living on $1 per day or less www.nationmaster.com/graph/eco_pop_und_1_a_day-economy-population-under-1-dayPosted February 26, 2014 at 8:25 AM -
Poverty Maps data.worldbank.org/maps2015What percent of the population lives on $1.25 per day? This information and more!
Posted February 5, 2016 at 12:27 PM -
Interactive map about people living on $1 per day or less www.pooreconomics.com/data/world-poverty-mapPosted February 16, 2016 at 11:46 AM -
Interactive data about poverty, birth rates, and more. www.prb.org/publications/datasheets/2011/world-population-data-sheet/world-map.aspx#/map/populationPosted February 16, 2016 at 11:50 AM -
History of poverty - Sortable interactive map www.povertyover.org/Posted February 16, 2016 at 11:56 AM -
Visualization of how much food you could buy if you lived at the poverty line. www.thepovertyline.net/mapPosted February 16, 2016 at 12:12 PM -
World Poverty Stats Infographic www.infographic.ly/?portfolio=world-poverty-statisticsPosted February 16, 2016 at 12:20 PM
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Another coat of arms generator www.allfamilycrests.com/makecoatofarms.htmMore choices to make a coat of arms...yay!
Posted March 2, 2012 at 10:35 AM -
Family Crest www.houseofnames.com/Find your family crest and coat of arms!
Posted March 17, 2011 at 10:26 AM -
www.middle-ages.org.uk Great for weapons!
Posted March 16, 2010 at 6:56 AM -
www.historylearningsite.co.uk/food_and_drink_in_medieval_engla.htm Food research!
Posted March 16, 2010 at 6:57 AM -
www.godecookery.com/goderec/goderec.htm#meats Food recipes and research...very large!
Posted March 16, 2010 at 6:59 AM -
www.medieval-life.net/food.htm Food and life in general...very nice!
Posted March 16, 2010 at 6:59 AM -
www.castlewales.com/casterms.html Great castle terminology!
Posted March 16, 2010 at 7:00 AM -
the-orb.net/medieval_terms.html Medieval terms galore!
Posted March 16, 2010 at 7:01 AM -
Interactive seige of castle with trebuchet. www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/lostempires/trebuchet/Fun and informative!
Posted March 21, 2011 at 6:30 AM -
Castle parts www.lucylearns.com/part-of-a-castle-terminology.htmlPosted March 23, 2011 at 10:43 AM -
Research for all things medieval...great for trading card project. www.historyforkids.org/learn/medieval/Posted April 1, 2011 at 8:28 AM -
Entertainment ideas for your feast! castles.me.uk/medieval-entertainment.htmPosted April 4, 2011 at 1:54 PM -
Map of the Crusades curriculum.kcdistancelearning.com/courses/WHISTx-HS-A08/a/unit4/images/HIS01-66.21773.jpgPosted April 13, 2011 at 2:24 PM -
rpg.uplink.fi/heraldry/ Create a shield...lot's of options!
Posted March 9, 2014 at 9:23 PM -
Table Manners deadliestblogpage.wordpress.com/2012/07/06/history-bites-medieval-table-manners/Posted April 3, 2014 at 1:13 PM -
Thorough site on manners. Look at the bottom of the first page! rosaliegilbert.com/manners.htmlPosted April 3, 2014 at 1:14 PM -
Trading Card Creator www.readwritethink.org/parent-afterschool-resources/games-tools/trading-card-creator-a-30181.htmlPosted April 13, 2015 at 9:21 AM -
Dress a knight www.ictgames.com/knightinarmour.htmlPosted March 21, 2016 at 8:01 AM -
Black Death Overview www.dkfindout.com/us/history/black-death/Posted April 7, 2016 at 1:06 PM -
Black Death Cures....ewww! www.enkivillage.com/cures-for-the-black-death.htmlPosted April 8, 2016 at 2:55 PM -
Weapons Research www.medievalwarfare.info/weapons.htmLook for detailed descriptions on weapons here!
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More weapons research! www.medievalmiddleages.com/middle-ages/middle-ages-weapons.htmlMostly hand held weapons.
Posted June 7, 2018 at 9:02 AM -
Weapons galore! www.medieval-life-and-times.info/medieval-swords-and-armor/Use this for more weapon research!
Posted June 7, 2018 at 9:05 AM -
Lords and ladies...weapons www.lordsandladies.org/Use this for weapons research!
Posted June 7, 2018 at 10:40 AM
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Africa guide www.africaguide.com/country.htmGreat website with useful information. Climographs included!
Posted January 6, 2011 at 9:49 AM -
Lonely Planet www.lonelyplanet.com/africaVacations in Africa off the beaten path. Comprehensive and cool!
Posted January 9, 2011 at 3:56 PM -
Currency converter www.xe.com/ucc/full/How much does $1 convert to in local currency? Find out here!
Posted January 21, 2011 at 3:35 AM -
continents and oceans review www.sheppardsoftware.com/World_Continents.htmPosted September 15, 2011 at 10:17 AM -
Trip advisor www.tripadvisor.com/Very comprehensive website for hotel prices, things to do, images and reviews of destinations, etc. Just type your country name in the search bar!
Posted January 21, 2011 at 3:39 AM -
Travel warnings for US citizens travel.state.gov/A reliable source of information about vaccines, diseases, safety, etc.
Posted January 21, 2011 at 6:17 AM -
American embassy addresses worldwide www.usembassy.gov/Find the elusive street addresses and phone numbers for American embassies throughout the world.
Posted January 21, 2011 at 6:21 AM -
www.africatravelguide.com/ Most countries, brief descriptions of things to do...nice
Posted January 10, 2013 at 10:12 AM -
www.worldtravelguide.net/africa Nice starting point, but you will probably need to google for more information.
Posted January 10, 2013 at 10:15 AM -
www.everyculture.com/ General research website with many vocab links.
Posted January 19, 2015 at 2:52 PM -
Shepherd Software African Countries www.sheppardsoftware.com/Africa/Africa_G0_1024_768.htmlPosted January 9, 2017 at 12:29 PM -
Well designed Safaris to many countries! https://www.naturalworldsafaris.com/Posted January 11, 2017 at 11:02 AM -
Cost of living in African countries https://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/Posted January 13, 2017 at 11:07 AM -
Find hotel and airfare prices easily https://www.kayak.com/Posted January 13, 2017 at 11:38 AM
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Amazing art! www.wga.hu/frames-e.htmlPosted April 27, 2010 at 7:29 AM -
Galileo csep10.phys.utk.edu/astr161/lect/history/galileo.htmlPosted April 27, 2010 at 7:30 AM -
Awesome explorer website www.enchantedlearning.com/explorers/page/d/desoto.shtmlPosted April 27, 2010 at 7:31 AM -
Scientists www.yesnet.yk.ca/schools/projects/renaissance/scientists.htmlPosted April 27, 2010 at 7:31 AM -
DeSoto library.thinkquest.org/J002678F/de_soto.htmPosted April 27, 2010 at 7:33 AM -
bloody mary www.bbc.co.uk/radio4/history/sceptred_isle/page/51.shtml?question=51Posted May 17, 2010 at 4:05 AM -
More Bloody Mary information! www.royal.gov.uk/HistoryoftheMonarchy/KingsandQueensofEngland/TheTudors/MaryI.aspxPosted May 17, 2010 at 4:06 AM -
Queen Elizabeth www.factmonster.com/ce6/people/A0817111.htmlPosted May 17, 2010 at 4:11 AM -
Henry VIII www.thekidswindow.co.uk/homework_help/henry_viiiPosted May 17, 2010 at 4:14 AM -
elizabethan-era.org.uk/the-age-of-exploration.htm Excellent site for explorers and all things royal!
Posted May 24, 2010 at 6:08 AM -
csep10.phys.utk.edu/astr161/lect/history/newtongrav.html Isaac Newton...good images, moderately difficult read
Posted May 24, 2010 at 8:43 AM -
www.ctspanish.com/legends/isabella1.htm Isabella I...very thorough, moderate read
Posted May 24, 2010 at 9:57 AM -
www.historylearningsite.co.uk/tudor_england.htm Henry VIII, Elizabeth and others...very large and an easy read!
Posted May 25, 2010 at 5:54 AM -
greatsite.com/timeline-english-bible-history/queen-mary.html Bloody Mary
Posted May 25, 2010 at 5:56 AM -
greatsite.com/timeline-english-bible-history/king-henry.html Henry VIII
Posted May 25, 2010 at 5:56 AM -
www.webexhibits.org/colorart/bh.html Isaac Newton's color spectrum
Posted May 25, 2010 at 5:59 AM -
teachertech.rice.edu/Participants/louviere/Newton/newton.html The best Isaac Newton site for middle school!
Posted May 25, 2010 at 9:05 AM -
kepler.nasa.gov/Mission/JohannesKepler/ Kepler site...quite useful!
Posted May 25, 2010 at 10:01 AM -
Desoto website www.heritage-history.com/www/heritage.php?Dir=characters&FileName=desoto.phpHandy chart and solid information!
Posted May 30, 2012 at 9:55 AM -
Magellan site www.socialstudiesforkids.com/articles/worldhistory/magellan1.htmGood for kids!
Posted May 30, 2012 at 11:41 AM -
Henry VIII www.thekidswindow.co.uk/news/king_henry_viii.htmEasy to digest!
Posted May 30, 2012 at 1:00 PM -
Galilieo Experiments www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/physics/galileo-experiments.htmlShort explanation of several experiments
Posted May 28, 2014 at 6:08 AM -
Easy to read general research www.ducksters.comPosted June 2, 2014 at 9:18 AM -
Cartier, Champlain, and Hudson www.pbs.org/empireofthebay/profiles/profile_splash.htmlNice profile with excellent maps!
Posted June 2, 2014 at 9:21 AM -
Explorer profiles mrnussbaum.com/explorers/explorerprofiles/Categorized by country with many links to other nice features!
Posted June 2, 2014 at 9:23 AM -
Desoto blog desototheexplorer.blogspot.com/Cross reference your findings from here!
Posted June 2, 2014 at 10:53 AM -
Hooke Website www.kidsbiology.com/biology_basics/cells_tissues_organs/cell_history_discovery3.phpNice video and clear explanations
Posted June 2, 2014 at 11:37 AM -
Leeuwenhoek video science.howstuffworks.com/life/29782-understanding-antonie-van-leeuwenhoek-video.htmBill Nye the science guy investigates. Watch the video and learn!
Posted June 2, 2014 at 1:28 PM -
Excellent explorer site with drop down menu! www.socialstudiesforkids.com/subjects/explorersdropdown.htmPosted June 2, 2014 at 1:31 PM -
Kepler information www.sciencekids.co.nz/sciencefacts/scientists/johanneskepler.htmlShort and sweet.
Posted June 2, 2014 at 1:58 PM -
Copernicus and medicine www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21614776Posted June 3, 2014 at 10:57 AM -
Vesalius Biography www.vesaliusfabrica.com/en/vesalius/biography/vesalius-biography.htmlPosted June 4, 2014 at 11:36 AM -
Cortes and Pizarro information! www.pbs.org/conquistadors/cortes/cortes_a00.htmlPosted June 5, 2014 at 10:59 AM
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Islamweb - Kids corner www.islamweb.net/kidsen/kids%20corner%201,2/subjects/al7ag.htmlUse this to research Hajj and other topics of interest.
Posted November 7, 2010 at 4:56 PM -
Ministry of Hajj www.hajinformation.com/index.htmWebsite with useful video and text information. Many links!
Posted November 7, 2010 at 4:58 PM -
BBC news 5 pillars www.bbc.co.uk/religion/religions/islam/practices/fivepillars.shtmlA thorough and trusted website about the religion of Islam.
Posted November 7, 2010 at 5:13 PM -
The Hajj: A Pilgrimage to Mecca www.religioustolerance.org/isla1.htmQuality; middle school appropriate language
Posted November 29, 2010 at 7:04 AM -
Hajj Guide for Pilgrims www.saba-igc.org/Hajj/HajjGuide.pdfVery detailed for use with other websites; use the table of contents to look up valuable information
Posted November 29, 2010 at 7:12 AM -
Hajj in Pictures www.bbc.co.uk/religion/galleries/hajj/Pictures with some detailed information. Quite useful.
Posted November 29, 2010 at 7:15 AM -
www.islamicity.com/mosque/hajj/ Great site. Check the links with flow charts, questions for non-Muslims, etc.
Posted December 1, 2010 at 3:26 AM -
Hajj information www.hajjpros.com/info.htmWell rounded site with a few difficult words; solid information; worth looking at
Posted December 3, 2010 at 9:19 AM -
animationsa2z.com/islam.php Posted December 5, 2013 at 2:10 PM -
Shahada information www.religionfacts.com/shahadaPosted December 9, 2016 at 7:35 AM -
5 Pillars www.webs.comGeneral information...useful!
Posted December 9, 2016 at 7:37 AM -
Salat www.religionfacts.com/salatPosted December 9, 2016 at 7:41 AM -
The different steps of prayer www.wikihow.com/Perform-SalahPosted December 9, 2016 at 7:43 AM -
Zakat www.webs.comPosted December 9, 2016 at 7:45 AM -
BBC Zakat www.bbc.co.uk/religion/religions/islam/practices/zakat.shtmlPosted December 9, 2016 at 7:46 AM -
Zakat calculator www.zakat.org/donate/zakat-calculator/Posted December 9, 2016 at 7:47 AM -
Sawm or Ramadan www.religionfacts.com/sawmPosted December 9, 2016 at 7:48 AM -
Sawm on CNN www.cnn.com/2013/06/05/world/ramadan-fast-facts/Posted December 9, 2016 at 7:49 AM
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Sheppard software www.sheppardsoftware.com/Geography.htmMany levels to test your knowledge of both US and world geography.
Posted September 4, 2012 at 5:21 PM -
Kids geography games www.kidsgeo.com/geography-games/Posted December 12, 2014 at 7:58 AM -
Smarty Pin https://smartypins.withgoogle.com/Google Map trivia game!
Posted June 15, 2015 at 1:42 PM -
Geo Guesser https://geoguessr.com/Visual geography game
Posted June 15, 2015 at 1:43 PM
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Prezi prezi.com/Used by college and high school students everywhere. Free cloud based slide show with lots of whistles and bells. Great templates.
Posted February 12, 2014 at 11:47 AM -
Trading card creator www.readwritethink.org/classroom-resources/student-interactives/trading-card-creator-30056.html?tab=4#tabsMakes cool trading cards, can be customized!
Posted April 1, 2014 at 11:13 PM -
Infographic creator....so cool! easel.lyPosted October 24, 2014 at 10:39 AM -
converter https://www.onlinevideoconverter.com/video-converterPosted February 23, 2017 at 9:24 AM -
No copyright music nocopyrightsounds.co.uk/Posted March 1, 2017 at 8:02 AM
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Aztec Food www.mexicolore.co.uk/aztecs/kids/aztec-foodsPosted April 9, 2018 at 1:03 PM -
Aztec Food for Kids aztecs.mrdonn.org/food.htmlPosted April 9, 2018 at 1:03 PM -
Aztec Food and Drinks www.aztec-indians.com/aztec-food.htmlPosted April 9, 2018 at 1:04 PM -
Food in Mesoamerica tlmorganfield.com/food-mesoamerica-domesticated-food-animals/Posted April 9, 2018 at 1:05 PM -
Aztec Food and Dining aztecsandtenochtitlan.com/aztec-food/Posted April 9, 2018 at 1:07 PM
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Spanish Arrival aztecs.mrdonn.org/spanish-arrival.htmlPosted April 10, 2018 at 10:51 AM -
Duckster's Spanish Conquest www.ducksters.com/history/aztec_empire/spanish_conquest.phpPosted April 10, 2018 at 10:59 AM -
Kiddle Spanish Conquest https://kids.kiddle.co/Spanish_conquest_of_the_Aztec_EmpirePosted April 10, 2018 at 11:01 AM -
Great video! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i3kWJfkqT0gPosted April 10, 2018 at 11:04 AM
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