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Nov 2015
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NY Super Week LIVE: Assassination Histor...

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In October, we went to New York Super Week for our first live show! Joining us was author Bryan Young, who wrote a book about presidential assassinations (and attempts) ... for children. It's just as delightful as you think it is.

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