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Darwin, The Pope, and LL Cool J: 3 Degrees of Separation

Discover the highlights of the Deep Blue Sea and its connection to Carnival of the Blue 10, with insights from Kate Wing.

Written bySheril Kirshenbaum
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Check it out at Carnival of the Blue 10 now live up at Kate Wing's place with a contribution from The Intersection in the mix...

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