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    Wow, I'm old enough to remember this very ad and toy...!

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    That's a great ad. I want one.

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    Those might be good for the more careless table saw operators...
    "This country was founded by a bunch of slave owners that told us all men are created equal..." - George Carlin

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    I used to have one when I was a kid...It was fun. Later I always thought it would be a good prank when being fingerprinted for a security clearance, license etc.

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    Considering I was in full time employment and only earning the equivalent of $3 a fortnight in 1962, this was a very expensive toy.

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    This should be re-introduced. Stapled into a few select noses, it might redirect their attention back into productivity.



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