December 30, 2021

Phallic-Shaped Ice Rinks, Flying Dyed Morozes, and Frightening Elevators


Phallic-Shaped Ice Rinks, Flying Dyed Morozes, and Frightening Elevators
In Odder News

In this week's Odder News, phallic-shaped ice rinks, elevator-traps, and flying soldier Dyed Moroz.

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