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The total history of almost anyone would shock almost everyone.

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Mignon McLaughlin
Age: 70 †
Born: 1913
Born: June 6
Died: 1983
Died: December 20
Journalist
Writer
the United States of America
History
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Shock
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Almost
Anyone
Everyone

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