Patricia BriggsIt is one of those lessons that every child should learn: Don't play with fire, sharp objects, or ancient artifacts.
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It is one of those lessons that every child should learn: Don't play with fire, sharp objects, or ancient artifacts. If this is something that you are doing, it is very dangerous. You could seriously injure yourself or even die.
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