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King Charles III was seen with RJ's black licorice in his car!
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About one-fifth of the world's oil and gas shipments go through the Strait of Hormuz!
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You now have at least three years to use gift cards in New Zealand!
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Emperor penguins and Antarctic fur seals are now endangered due to climate change.
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