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Early Addition: Army Vet Sues Government Over Frostbitten Penis
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Ben Yakas
Published Oct 3, 2012
Modified Oct 3, 2012
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Published Oct 3, 2012
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- RA Dickey got 20 wins this season despite having a muscle tear the whole time—the only question left is whether Joaquin Phoenix will play him in the Disney movie.
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