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Have you heard about the man who swam halfway across
the ocean, then he decided that he couldn't make it
so he swam back?
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
Keyword(s): strong man
Subject headings: | PROSE NARRATIVE -- Jest Anecdote PROSE NARRATIVE -- Lie Tall tale |
Date learned: 00001980S