77. Bear vs Shark

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77. Bear vs Shark

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Who would win in a fight between a bear and a shark? TO READ NOTES AND TRANSCRIPTS FOR THIS EPISODE - CLICK HERE http://teacherluke.wordpress.com/2012/01/23/bear-vs-shark/

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