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Matt Blum
Feb 3, 2013 9:00 AM

A Picture for Superb Owl Sunday (GeekDad PotD)

It's the day when Americans honor the majestic owl by playing a slightly popular televised football game.
Image may contain Animal Bird and Owl
Photo: “Dazzie D” Flickr user; used under Creative Commons Attribution license.
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