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fur, beard, nude, that's just too easy - so I won't
Ewwwww!
Keep truckin' PETA.
How do you like this one?
German Nude for Olympics
http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/olympics/2008-08/15/content_6938337.htm
http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/olympics/2008-08/15/content_6938337_2.htm
I might seriously consider giving up fur for those women!
Thought it was an ad for a waxing salon!
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