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Iditarod: And They're Off
How cold is it, Jorge? Discovery News reporters Kasey Dee Gardner and Jorge Ribas try to survive standing around Anchorage as the race begins.
Added: Sep 23, 2008
Views: 7317 Views
Runtime: 01:11
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