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Ten Most Popular Accidental Mysteries of 2012

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January 08: Anatomy

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January 22: Groupings

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March 04: Figures

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March 18: Pop Surrealism

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March 25: Vintage CLothing Labels

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June 24: Vietnam Era Zippo Lighters

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July 08: Street Posters

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August 05: Vivian Maier

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November 11: Tiny Houses

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