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Extra, Extra: Rocket Lands On Drone Barge, NBD


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John Del Signore

Published Apr 8, 2016

Modified Apr 8, 2016


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Published Apr 8, 2016

Modified Apr 8, 2016


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  • Here's the trailer for Koyaanistocksi, a remake of the original Koyaanisqatsi trailer made entirely with watermarked stock photography.
  • This writer is on an entertaining hunt for NY Times dining critic Pete Wells.
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