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Vro that is petty as hell Fascinating @fascinate A beach was stolen in Jamaica in 2008. 500 truckloads of sand remain missing to this day. AM 11 Apr 23 838K Views - iFunny Brazil
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THE G•O•A•T on X: "In 2008, a beach was stolen in Jamaica. The 500 truckloads of sand remain missing to this day. #MythAndFact https://t.co/SYYVlUbrGJ" / X
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