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They say there were birds who used to soar through the skies like planes.It seems strange that a small animal could achieve anything as complex as human engineering, but the possibility is too enticing to ignore.
Tahereh Mafi
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Tahereh Mafi
Age: 36
Born: 1988
Born: November 9
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