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Sep 2018
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Becoming Mother Nature: Quake | S1 E2

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Grandma Ivy reveals that she is, in fact, the legendary Mother Nature. Chloe refuses to believe it until she accidentally causes an earthquake, and realizes her entire life is about to change. For more great shows, visit GZMshows.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 
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