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Hungry peacock taps on windows for food, helps himself to fruit and peanuts in neighborhood homes

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Pokémon Fan Funds Wedding After Discovering He Owned 3 Rare Charizard Cards Worth $44,000

A Pokémon fan has been able to fund his own wedding, after rediscovering a trio of rare Charizard cards hidden away in his attic. Speaking to BBC News, Andrew Braund said he'd sold the three Pokémon cards for a total of £32,800 ($44,000)…

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Pokémon Fan Funds Wedding After Discovering He Owned 3 Rare Charizard Cards Worth $44,000

A Pokémon fan has been able to fund his own wedding, after rediscovering a trio of rare Charizard cards hidden away in his attic. Speaking to BBC News, Andrew Braund said he'd sold the three Pokémon cards for a total of…

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A Pokémon fan has been able to fund his own wedding, after rediscovering a trio of rare Charizard cards hidden away in his attic. Speaking to BBC News, Andrew Braund said he'd sold the three Pokémon cards for a total of £32,800 ($44,000)…

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