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Oct 2020
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Tightroping Across Niagara Falls

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June 2012: Nik Wallenda stares out over thousands of feet of metal cable stretched across Niagara Falls. But he’s not afraid. Performing daring stunts is in his blood.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 
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