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Feb 2022
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S1E134 - Kapow's Power of Invention: Ner...

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You know Nerf and I know Nerf. The foamy, spongy, material that lets you shoot a basket inside, catch a football with your nose, and poke a friend with a sword, without anything breaking or anyone getting hurt. But since we don’t have trees with Nerf Blossoms, how did that Nerf Gun ever make it into your toy box? Tune in to find out! 
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