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Apr 2019
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Charlie Cusack Pt. 1: Tornado Warning

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On May 3rd, 1999, the people of southern Oklahoma County would brace themselves and pray, as they were about to have to try and survive the onslaught of the most powerful tornado in recorded history. Sponsors! Daily Harvest - Go to Daily-Harvest.com and enter promo code SURVIVAL to get three cups FREE in your first box!  Upstart - Hurry to Upstart.com/SURVIV ... Show More
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