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  • Aqua Velva Review

    Aqua Velva Review

    Todays review – Classic Ice Blue Aqua Velva aftershave. Having not shaved much for many years, the skin under my beard is not very pleased when it gets…

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  • Ice coverage animations

    Ice coverage animations

    What is the best time to visit the arctic areas around Beechey Island and King William Island without getting stopped by Sea Ice? Sea Ice coverage in those…

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  • Lectric Shave Review

    Lectric Shave Review

    My unbiased review of Lectric Pre-Shave by Williams  As I gazed at the handsome bottle, eyeing the bright green color(which reminded me of Prestone Antifreeze).  I slowly turned…

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