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For the Love of Tunnels

Emma - Portland, Oregon

Entered on February 26, 2009

I don’t know when the superstition started or who started it, but I believe in holding my breath when I go through a tunnel. If I can successfully hold my breath the entire way some mystical force will grant me the chance to make one…

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