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TIDBITS® INVITES YOU TO

EAT BREAKFAST!

by Patricia L. Cook

This Tidbits examines breakfast around the

world. Many studies say breakfast is the most

important meal of the day, but when it comes

to what people think should be on the breakfast

table, there are quite a few differences.

• The word breakfast means “to break the fast,”

meaning to eat again after hours of sleep and no

food. Numerous nutritional studies have shown

that people who skip breakfast are more likely

to have problems with metabolism, weight and

concentration.

• The first use of the word “breakfast” was in the

15th century when it was likely that porridge or

bread was eaten. The first appearance in print

that “breakfast is the most important meal of

the day,” was not from a medical professional or

scientist; it was in the book “Metamorphosis” by

German writer Franz Kafka in 1915.

• The typical full breakfast in the United States

and Canada is based on the “full English

breakfast,” although in many households this

type of breakfast is now more likely to be

reserved for weekends and holidays. When more

people lived on farms and got up early for manual

labor, a large breakfast was common. Now, it is

not unusual to start the day with simply cereal or

toast along with milk, juice and/or coffee.

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BREAKFAST (continued):

• So, what does a “full English breakfast” include,

and when did this custom start?

• In the 19th century, when men started to work

regular hours in offices, two-course breakfasts

became popular. They would start with porridge

and then have bacon, eggs, tea and more later.

This became known as the “full English breakfast”

during the time of World War I when lighter, quicker

breakfasts became popular.

• A customary “full English breakfast” has bacon

and eggs as the star of the plate. They might

be accompanied by sausage, fish, toast and

marmalade, grilled tomatoes and muffins or other

breads. Typically, the British would start with

orange juice, cereals, stewed or fresh fruit and tea.

• A full breakfast for the English may also have

included oddities such as baked beans and black

pudding. Black pudding is generally made by

mixing pig’s blood with pork fat and oatmeal or

barley. It is so popular in northern England that a

festival is dedicated to it: the World Black Pudding

Throwing Championships!

• The Irish also love a full breakfast like the British,

including black pudding. They are likely to include

white pudding and soda bread on the table as well.

White pudding is similar to black except it doesn’t

contain blood. Both of these “puddings” are

formed into sausages.

• Large Scottish breakfasts also include dishes

similar to those of the English, but they may add

potato scones, haggis and oatcakes. Haggis is

another odd sausage, made from chopped lamb’s

heart, lungs and liver mixed with suet, oats, onions

and seasonings and usually boiled. (Hungry yet?)

• If you are wondering when boxed cereals

became popular for breakfast, this occurred in

the late 1880s and was prompted by a backlash

against large breakfasts. Many thought these large

morning meals were leading to health problems.

Cereal pioneers like W.K. Kellogg, Henry Perky

and C.W. Post developed products that became

extremely popular. Cereals were very important

when eggs and bacon were rationed during World

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War II.

• There are many places in the world where the

morning meal is not much different from other

meals.

• In Mexico, it is not unusual to have beans and

cheese served with tortillas. Just as for other

meals, spicy food is welcomed at breakfast.

• In Thailand, you’ll find a spicy fish dish with mint

and pork and served with rice offered by street

vendors in the morning. Other dishes are available

as well, dishes very similar to those served at mid-

day and evening meals.

• China is a very large country with a diverse

population representing many cultures, so there

are multiple variations in breakfast foods. Probably

the most common breakfast dish nationwide is rice

porridge with pickled vegetables. Some people

include hard-boiled eggs and steamed bread as

well. In the north, many enjoy hot soy milk and fried

dough sticks that are like unsweetened doughnuts.

On the streets in China you can find a wide variety

of steamed breads, noodles and dumplings,

some with meat or veggie fillings. Until recently,

cow’s milk was not a part of Chinese diets. Now

consumption of cow’s mike is encouraged, as

is eating Western-style bread, as the Chinese

have begun to follow the Western way of making

children big and strong.

• In Russia, oladi are a popular breakfast food.

Similar to pancakes, oladi are fried, soft inside and

have a crispy edge. They’re usually eaten with sour

cream, jam, honey or fresh berries.

• Another country with a popular pancake offering

is Sweden. Pannkakor is a thin, flat cake, fried on

both sides, similar to a crepe. It is usually served

with a fruity filling.

• The French are known for the pastries they enjoy

for breakfast — or anytime with a cup of strong

coffee. The croissant is one of the famous pastries

for which the French have been given credit, and

they do serve them beautifully, but it was actually

adapted from an Austrian pastry in that originated

in the mid-1800s.

• The Austrian “kipferl” or “kipfel” was brought

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to Paris by Austrian August Zang when he opened

a Viennese bakery in 1838 or 1839. French bakers

loved the pastry and started imitating Zang’s

“kipferl.” Their pastries became the “croissant,”

which is French for crescent.

• Many places like the croissant now, including

Portugal and Spain. Stuffed croissants and plenty of

coffee are very popular at breakfast time. Another

quick Spanish specialty is Pan a la Tomate, which

is simple but delicious. It consists of bread rubbed

with garlic and tomato and then topped with olive oil

and salt.

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fight off the dark, icy cold mornings. Hafragrautur,

or oatmeal, is served with raisins, nuts and brown

sugar.

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Q: I have a “tire” ashtray that I think is probably from the 1930s. Are these collectible? -- Carl, Dayton, OhioA: Most of the “tire” ashtrays that I’ve seen being offered for sale were originally given away as premiums by service stations, tire manufacturers and garages. The earliest styles were crafted of glass circled by a miniature rubber tire. On the tire is embossed the name of the company. Ashtrays of this type produced before about 1950 are especially collectible. Typical prices are Goodrich Double Eagle, $125; Firestone Deluxe Champion, $45; Zenith, $40; and Jetzon, $20. As with most collectibles, condition is extremely important. For non-smokers, some of the ashtrays were issued that featured a pin tray.***Q: My mom collected Avon bottles, and I have inherited them. I know nothing about Avon and current values. Can you help me? -- Susan, Stigler, Okla.A: The California Perfume Company was founded in 1886 and the Avon line was not introduced until about 40 years later. Collecting the earlier items is still competitive, but ones issued after about 1960 have little or no value to seri-ous enthusiasts. After monitoring eBay for several days, I still believe that the Avon market has softened. There are several guidebooks available at amazon.com, but you should take the prices listed in them with some caution. For example, one guide lists a Nile Blue Bath Urn for $15, but it actually sells for about $5.***Q: I have a reverse painting on glass identified as “Scene in Scotland.” Any information you can give me would be appreciated. -- Barbara, Sun City, Ariz.A: Such paintings were especially popular during the early 20th century. They were painted by a variety of artists; some signed their work, and others did not. Paintings on glass of this type generally sell in the $50 to $100 range depending on subject matter, condition and desirability.***Q: I have a sheet of 29-cent stamps honoring Elvis Pres-ley. Are they valuable or should I use them? -- Theresa, Nashua, N.H.A: I spoke to several stamp collectors, who seem to agree that they are only worth face value. My advice would be to use them.

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Green Beans With Mixed Mushrooms

This simple side borrows the casserole’s basic flavors, but gives them grabbed-from-the-garden goodness with field-picked beans, thin-sliced onions and earthy criminis and shiitakes.

2 tablespoons olive oil4 sprigs fresh thyme2 large (10 to 12 ounces each) onions, thinly sliced1 clove garlic, crushed with press8 ounces cremini mushrooms, thinly sliced4 ounces shiitake mushrooms, stems discarded, thinly slicedSaltPepper3 pounds green beans, trimmed

1. Heat covered 7- to 8-quart saucepot of water to boiling on high.2. Meanwhile, in 12-inch skillet, heat oil on medium-high. Add thyme and onions; cook 10 to 12 minutes or until browned and very tender, stirring occasionally. Stir in garlic and cook 1 minute. Add mushrooms and cook 5 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally. Stir in 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper. Remove and discard thyme.3. Add green beans and 2 teaspoons salt to boiling water. Cook, uncov-ered, 8 to 9 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally. Drain and rinse with cold water.4. When ready to serve, return green beans to saucepot and add mushroom mixture, stirring to combine. Cook on medium until beans are heated through, stirring occasionally. Serves 12.

Tip: If making ahead, transfer mushroom mixture to medium bowl. Cover; refrigerate up to overnight. Transfer beans to resealable plastic bag; refrigerate up to overnight.

Each serving: About 455 calories, 11g total fat (3g saturated), 62mg cholesterol, 665mg sodium, 62g carbohydrate, 26g protein.

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and the Juan de Fuca tectonic plates. Mount St.

Helens is the most active volcano in the Cascade

Mountains. It erupts about once each century.

• The primary, newsworthy eruptions of Mt. St.

Helens in recent times occurred on March 27 and

May 18 in 1980. Smaller eruptions and earthquakes

occurred prior to and between these dates but

were insignificant compared to the two primary

eruptions. The first eruption on March 27 was

initiated with either one large or two closely timed

explosions and lasted for nine hours.

• Periodic eruptions continued at Mt. St. Helens

until 1986. Early eruptions were the strongest and

latter eruptions consisted primarily of lava flows

that served to build a lava dome now measured at

920 feet (280.4 m) in height. However, even with

construction of this lava dome, the mountain’s

total height was reduced from 9,677 feet (2,949.5

m) to 8,357 feet (2,547.2 m) due to rock and soil

being blown away during the volcano’s initial

eruptive blast.

• The magnitude of the May 18 eruption was such

that plants and animals to north of the mountain

within five miles (8 km) were destroyed. Replacing

the forested landscape teeming with wildlife was a

lifeless, rocky stretch of land.

• This scene coupled with the impact the volcano

made in the minds of people living nearby and

on those interested in and studying its aftermath

prompted the area to be declared a national

monument.

• In 1982, following the first eruptions, the 110,000-

acre (44,515.4-ha) National Volcanic Monument

(NVM) was created by Congress and promoted

by President Reagan. The NVM offers a place for

research, recreation and education. The grounds

on the NVM were left as they were after the eruption

and allowed to respond naturally concerning

topography, revegetation and repopulation by

wildlife.

• Today, 32 years after the eruptions of 1980, the

once-barren ground has been transformed into a

mosaic of plant communities including fireweed,

pearly everlasting, penstemon and lupine. Animals

are returning too, including birds (killdeer, red-

winged blackbirds, red-tailed hawks and osprey)

and mammals (elk and coyote).

• Prior to the 1980 eruption, Mt. St. Helens was

essentially dormant, dating back to its last volcanic

by Samantha Mazzotta

MOUNT ST. HELENS (continued):

Bobcat Fever Is Cat Killer

DEAR PAW’S CORNER: I recently be-gan hearing reports about something called "bobcat fever," which affects cats. What is it, and how can I keep my cat safe? -- Darlene G., Kansas City, Mo.

DEAR DARLENE: Bobcat fever, scien-tifically known as "cytauxzoonosis," is a serious illness that has spread across the United States in recent years. It affects cats -- not only domesticated cats, but wildcats and even tigers -- and has a high mortality rate. It does not affect dogs.Bobcat fever is spread through bites

from infected ticks: A tick first bites and sucks blood from an already-infected cat, drops off then bites and infects another cat. Leah Cohn, a University of Missouri veterinarian, said healthy outdoor cats are most at risk. "The disease acts very quickly and can kill a cat less than a week after it begins to show signs of being sick, so it is important to get treatment from a veterinarian as soon as the cat appears ill."How can you keep your cat safe? Keep it indoors. If your cat must be outdoors, make sure it is treated regularly for fleas and ticks or wears a flea/tick col-lar. If your cat shows signs of illness -- sluggishness and/or refusal to eat -- or if you discover a tick on its fur or skin,

contact your veterinarian immediately.Cohn recently developed a more effec-tive treatment for bobcat fever, which increased the survival rate for cats affected by this illness from less than 25 percent to nearly 60 percent. She also is doing research toward a vac-cine for bobcat fever. In the meantime, prevention is the best medicine for this disease.

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activity in 1857. The eruptions in 1980 reminded

Americans that volcanoes are not restricted to

Alaska and Hawaii.

• Mt. St. Helens was named in 1792 by Captain

George Vancouver of the British Royal Navy.

He named the mountain in honor of his fellow

countryman Alleyne Fitzherbert who held the title

of Baron St. Helens. Fitzherbert was the British

Ambassador to Spain at the time. In addition to Mt.

St. Helens, Captain Vancouver also named three

other area volcanoes in honor of British naval

officers — Mounts Baker, Hood and Rainer.

• Mt. St. Helens reminds us of the power in nature

and of its cycle of destruction and rebirth.

LAVA ROCK

Lava rock is rock formed from the cooling and

solidification of lava issued from volcanoes. In

North America, most lava rock is located in the

continent’s western half.

• Molten rock beneath the earth’s surface is

referred to by geologists as magma. Once this

molten material is expelled through a volcano onto

the earth’s surface, geologists then refer to it as

lava.

• Lava cools rapidly in air or water, sometimes in

a matter of minutes or hours. Because cooling

is rapid, lava rock appears very uniform and (as

geologists describe) fine-grained. By contrast,

granite is a coarse-grain rock, and when examined

closely, it has a spotted appearance due to the

many minerals in the rock. Lava rock generally is

uniform in color with no spotty appearance.

• Lava rock that cools very rapidly looks like dark

glass; rocks of this type are called obsidian. Some

ancient cultures used obsidian to make rock-

cutting tools.

• Lava rock that cools less rapidly forms basalt

and rhyolite. Outcrops of basalt are very prevalent

in the Pacific Northwest states of Washington,

Oregon and Idaho.

• An interesting place to see an array of lava rocks

is Craters of the Moon National Monument and

Preserve near Arco, Idaho. There you will see and

can explore former lava tubes, volcanic cinder

Summer Vacation on the Cheap

State parks can be a bargain for a tight vacation budget: Once you pay the entrance fee, most of the activities in the park are free. Most states have at least one park; some have dozens when you add in histori-cal or memorial spots, wildlife refuges, natural monu-ments and recreation areas.One of the best online park finders is the one created by LL Bean, the outdoor gear store. They’ve accumu-lated information on thousands of state parks, making it easy to find just the right park experience. Go online to www.llbean.com/parkfinder/search and type in the location you’re interested in (by ZIP code or city and state) or the name of park.If you search by location, you’ll see a number of flags on the map, each indicating a different park. You can filter your search by activities (boating, camping, fish-ing and more) or by distance from you. Mouse over each flag for the name of the park, and click for more information. You’ll find the address, phone number, park website and driving directions, as well as the activities the park supports. What you won’t find is the associated fees. For that you need to click through to the park’s websiteIf you’re going to be a frequent visitor to your state’s

parks, consider getting a seasonal or yearly pass in-stead of paying day-use fees each time you go. Read the fine print: You might be able to purchase an annual vehicle pass that’s cheaper than the per-person rate you’ll pay. Some parks sell a discount “punch card” that’s good for a certain number of visits.Check fees for children and seniors -- they’re less, and in some locations seniors are free, as are disabled veterans.If you’re camping, your day-use fee is likely included in the camping fee.Note whether the park is open all year or only during warm weather months. Check, too, whether pets are welcome.Some parks have cabins and cottages available for the night or by the week. You’ll need to make reserva-tions in advance. Whether you want the occasional weekend away this summer or want to get away for a whole week, state and locals parks can be a bargain.If you want to explore one of the 58 national parks, there’s a guide at http://parks.mapquest.com. Click on All Parks for a list of all parks.

David Uffington regrets that he cannot personally answer reader questions, but will incorporate them into his column whenever possible. Write to him in care of King Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475, or send e-mail to [email protected].


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On May 22, 1455, the battle of England’s War of the Roses begins in St. Albans, 20 miles northwest of London. The forces of House of York, whose badge was a white rose, de-feated the red-rose House of Lancaster. Both families claimed the throne, and the war would stretch on for 30 years.

On May 23, 1701, at London’s Execution Dock, British privateer William Kidd, popu-larly known as Captain Kidd, is hanged for pi-racy and murder after capturing a boat that was loaded with gold, jewels, silk, sugar and guns. A colorful legend grew up around the story of Kidd, including reports of lost buried treasure.

On May 21, 1881, in Washington, D.C., human-itarians Clara Barton and Adolphus Solomons found the American National Red Cross, an organization established to provide humani-tarian aid to victims of wars and natural dis-asters.

On May 26, 1897, horror writer Bram Stoker’s classic vampire tale, “Dracula,” is first offered for sale in London. Through fictional journal entries and letters written by the novel’s prin-cipal characters, “Dracula” tells the story of a Transylvanian vampire and his English vic-tims.

On May 24, 1917, after losing 373 Allied and neutral ships in one month because of at-tacks by German U-boat submarines, the Brit-ish Royal Navy introduces a convoy system, whereby all merchant ships crossing the At-lantic Ocean would travel in groups under the protection of the British navy.

On May 27, 1963, Bob Dylan releases his sec-ond album, “The Freewheelin’ Bob Dylan,” which included future hits “Blowin’ In the Wind,” “Don’t Think Twice, It’s All Right” and “A Hard Rain’s a-Gonna Fall.”

On May 25, 1977, the communist government of China lifts its decade-old ban on the writ-ings of William Shakespeare. Mao Tse-Tung’s 1966 revolution had banned any cultural work -- music, literature, film or theater -- that did not have the required ideological content. By the early 1970s China was desperate for new sources of trade, and the revolution was de-clared ended.


1. In 1973, there were four no-hitters tossed in the American League. Two were by California’s Nolan Ryan. Name either of the other two pitchers.2. Which of these left-handers had more 20-win seasons: Vida Blue, Tom Glavine or

Ron Guidry? 3. Who reached 100 college football victories quicker -- Urban Meyer or Bud Wilkinson?4. Name the all-time leading scorer in Clippers franchise history.5. What was the last time before November 2011 that the NHL’s Boston Bruins went a calendar month without a single loss in regulation?6. In 2011, driver Sebastian Vettel set a Formula One record by winning 15 poles in a season. Who had held the mark?7. True or false: Martina Navratilova was in every Wimbledon’s women’s singles final during the 1980s.

TOP TEN VIDEO, DVD as of May 7, 2012

Top 10 Video Rentals1. Mission: Impossible -- Ghost Protocol (PG-13) Tom

Cruise2. We Bought a Zoo (PG) Matt Damon

3. The Darkest Hour (PG-13) Emile Hirsch4. War Horse (PG-13) Peter Mullan

5. The Sitter (R) Jonah Hill6. The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo (R) Daniel Craig

7. The Descendants (R) George Clooney8. The Iron Lady (PG-13) Meryl Streep

9. Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked (G) animated10. Immortals (R) Henry Cavill

Top 10 DVD Sales1. Mission: Impossible -- Ghost Protocol (PG-13) (Para-

mount)2. War Horse (PG-13) (Buena Vista)

3. Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked (G)(Fox)4. We Bought a Zoo (PG) (Fox)

5. The Muppets (PG) (Buena Vista)6. Game of the Thrones: The Complete First Season (TV-

MA) (Warner)7. The Iron Lady (PG-13) (Anchor Bay)

8. The Darkest Hour (PG-13) (Summit Entertainment)9. The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo (R) (Sony)

10. Hop (PG) (Universal)

It was British mathematician, philosopher and so-cial critic Bertrand Russell who made the following sage observation: “Every advance in civilization has been denounced as unnatural while it was recent.”

If you’re like most adults, you have approximately 1,000 hairs per square inch of your scalp. That might seem like a lot, but consider the otter: Its 1 million hairs per square inch of skin make it the owner of the densest fur in the world.

Before the 19th century, it was declasse to wear clothing with pockets. All the well-dressed mem-bers of the upper classes had servants to carry things for them.

The next time you’re out for a walk in the country, kneel down and scoop up a cupful of soil. You might be surprised to learn that that single cup of dirt could hold more bacteria than there are people on the planet.

Those who study such things say that more Fris-bee-type discs are sold every year in the U.S. than

footballs, baseballs and basketballs combined.

People sometimes fight over the silliest things. Countries, too. For example, in 1925, Greece and Bulgaria were at war for 10 days, all because of a dog. Evidently, tensions were high in October of that year, when a Greek soldier’s dog ran away from him -- across the border. The soldier chased his dog into Bulgaria, where he was shot dead by a sentry. In retaliation, the Greek army invaded, and the League of Nations had to step in to re-store order to the region.

There is a species of frog found in Indonesia that breathes entirely through its skin; it has no lungs at all. ***Thought for the Day: “Everyone, in some small sa-cred sanctuary of the self, is nuts.” -- Leo Rosten


Answers1. Kansas City’s Steve Busby and Texas’ Jim Bibby. 2. Glavine did it five times; each of the others did it three times. 3. Wilkinson needed 111 games to do it; Meyer did it in 118 games.4. Randy Smith, with 12,735 points.5. It was 1969.6. Nigel Mansell won 14 poles in 1992.7. False. She was in every final from 1982-89, winning six of them.

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Answers1. Copper and tin2. Eight3. Jamestown, Va.4. The foot5. London6. An eraser7. Newborns’ con-ditions8. Calvin Coolidge9. Roger Bannister10. Cheetah

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EDITOR’S NOTE: DVDs reviewed in this column will be available in stores the week of May 21, 2012.

PICKS OF THE WEEK“The Woman in Black” (PG-13) -- In a misty corner of England, a grieving man must sort through paperwork in clearly the most haunted house in the village. This is the kind of chiller that takes its time, relies on tried-and-true techniques, and builds an atmosphere of fear and uncertainty. Lawyer Arthur Kipps (Daniel Radcliffe) must sort through the estate of a small town’s

recently deceased crazy lady. When Arthur starts seeing a woman in black and hearing voices, the villagers have nothing to say to him.This is Radcliffe’s first leading role without a magic wand, and he does well enough to prove that he can stay alive post-Potter. He pulls it off as the grief and anxiety-stricken man trapped in a 1960s-style scary movie.

“This Means War” (PG-13) -- Chris Pine and Tom Hardy play two CIA agents who are super-cool, deadly, handsome and super best bros for life. When they both fall for Reese Witherspoon, they decide to put their invaluable skills to work sabotaging each other’s dates. It’s a silly plot pushed to its most-Hollywood extent -- lowbrow humor and action se-quences in a romantic comedy that’s light on the romance.If you can’t handle the cheese-factor in the film, it can cause physical discomfort with its lack of chemistry and low-hanging quips. However, if

you have an itch to see a movie that moves along at a good pace and features secret agents shooting each other in the groin with air rifles, “This Means War” could save the evening.

“Red Tails” (PG-13) -- The Tuskegee Airmen have a proud place in Ameri-can history, and “Red Tails” tells the story like it was written for a B-movie. The Airmen became the first African-American pilots in U.S. armed forces during World War II, and one of the most decorated units of the war. Somehow, this comes across as boring and generic in “Red Tails,” a movie so loaded with corny speeches that you would think it was running for student body president.

“The Secret World of Arrietty” (G) -- This Japanese animated feature is the kind of family entertainment you wish you could have known as a ru-grat. Arrietty is a 14-year-old girl, and one of a secret race of tiny people who live in the cracks and recesses

of the human world. Arrietty gets discovered by Shawn, a normal-size human boy, and a secret friendship forms. The animation is top-notch. The characters, colors, action scenes -- all of it just looks amazing. The film is a beautiful, gentle story with enough splendor and juice to keep you pulled in.

TV RELEASES“Sherlock: Season Two”“Rizzoli & Isles: The Complete Sec-ond Season”“The River: The Complete First Season”“S.W.A.T. The Final Season”“Route 66: The Complete Series”


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