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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
Aphorist
Curiosity
Murder
Easily
Spectator
Mystery
Spectators
Takes
Puzzles
Sports
Mysteries
Refuge
Frightened

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