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Apr 2024
22m 52s

Alexander’s Tomb (4/3/24)

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Carly Q loses her favorite broom (Yes, she has a favorite broom. This is Carly we’re talking about…), and during her search she gets swept up (see what we did there?) in the mysterious disappearance of the tomb of Alexander the Great. Travel back to ancient Egypt with Carly and Lewis as they try to solve a puzzle that has been around for thousands of years! ... Show More
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