A fancy new imaging technique sees through old booby-trapped letters

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Stars who left their TV shows way too soon

Talk about dramatic... ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ No images? Click here   Stars Who Dramatically Left Their Hit TV Shows These stars made an unexpected exit due to their own personal choice. READ MORE   Livingly Media Inc 201 Redwood Shores Pkwy Suite 300 Redwood Shores, CA 94065 Copyright © 2020 Livingly Media, Inc., All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you opted in at our website.  Preferences  |  Unsubscribe

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[New post] Lifesize Samus helmet statue from First 4 Figures now up for pre-order

nintenmau5 posted: " As we try and patiently wait for more news surrounding the eagerly anticipated Metroid Prime 4 for Nintendo Switch, the folk over at respected toy and model company First 4 Figures have unveiled a gorgeous lifesize Samus helmet statue. There are two " Respond to this post by replying above this line New post on My Nintendo News Lifesize Samus helmet statue from First 4 Figures now up for pre-order by nintenmau5 As we try and patiently wait for more news surrounding the eagerly anticipated Metroid Prime 4 for Nintendo Switch, the folk over at respected toy and model company First 4 Figures have unveiled a gorgeous lifesize Samus helmet statue. There are two editions to choose from: the standard edition and the exclusive edition (which is […] Read more of this post This post is ad-supported ​ nintenmau5 | March 2, 2021 at 6:26 pm | Tags: First 4 Figures, metroid, Nintendo | Categories: Nintendo | URL: https://wp.me/pLMz-1bdM Comment    See all comments Unsubscribe to no longer receive posts from My Nintendo News. Change your email settings at Manage Subscriptions. Trouble clicking? Copy and paste this URL into your browser: http://mynintendonews.com/2021/03/02/lifesize-samus-helmet-statue-from-first-4-figures-now-up-for-pre-order/ Thanks for flying with WordPress.com

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[New post] Here’s the gameplay trailer for Apex Legends on Nintendo Switch

nintenmau5 posted: " Apex Legends, the free-to-play first-person shooter, makes its debut on Nintendo Switch on 9th March and we've been treated to an exciting new trailer. The clip shows the game running on Switch with gameplay footage shown and a quick look at some of " Respond to this post by replying above this line New post on My Nintendo News Here's the gameplay trailer for Apex Legends on Nintendo Switch by nintenmau5 Apex Legends, the free-to-play first-person shooter, makes its debut on Nintendo Switch on 9th March and we've been treated to an exciting new trailer. The clip shows the game running on Switch with gameplay footage shown and a quick look at some of the characters and weapons that will be available in the battle royale […] Read more of this post This post is ad-supported ​ nintenmau5 | March 2, 2021 at 5:59 pm | Tags: apex legends, Nintendo, nintendo switch | Categories: Switch, Switch Lite | URL: https://wp.me/pLMz-1bdF Comment    See all comments Unsubscribe to no longer receive posts from My Nintendo News. Change your email settings at Manage Subscriptions. Trouble clicking? Copy and paste this URL into your browser: http://mynintendonews.com/2021/03/02/heres-the-gameplay-trailer-for-apex-legends-on-nintendo-switch/ Thanks for flying with WordPress.com

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