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JULIO AND BRUNO FROM CRAFTING CASES
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This clip is an excerpt of episode 13. The Case in Point Curse, where we talk about the negative consequences of reading Case in Point, why they happen, and how to get rid of the Case in Point curse if you have it. ------------------------------- If you're looking to improve your case solving skills, make sure you check out our free course at www.craftingc ... Show More
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