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World Champion Liar Spins Steel Wool Tale
News Wire article from: AP Online ...began producing steel wool. Tall tale? You bet. Weld...winner of the 72nd World Champion Liar Contest, sponsored...the Burlington Liars Club. Several...nine pounds of steel ...

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