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Sharon Weinberger
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Apr 2, 2007 6:00 AM

Why Do Special Ops Want Goats?

A special DANGER ROOM prize goes to the reader who can tell us why Special Operations Command needs live goats.

GoatA special DANGER ROOM prize goes to the reader who can tell us why Special Operations Command needs live goats.

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