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Curiosity, easily frightened, takes refuge in puzzles, murder mysteries, and spectator sports.
Mason Cooley
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Mason Cooley
Age: 75 †
Born: 1927
Born: January 1
Died: 2002
Died: July 25
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Curiosity
Murder
Easily
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Mystery
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Puzzles
Sports
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Frightened
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