aptronym

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  • He's only about 1 week old. curlewcalls to bring back British wildlife we need to make the ordinary extraordinary and the extraordinary ordinary aptronym Wee gosling w a leg brace at (wait for it) Tiggywinkles Wildlife Hospital http://bit. ly/th64N —  Gaea Times (by Simple Thoughts) Breaking News and incisive views 24/7
 

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