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He's no flake: Bruce Ritchie drinks water he treated with solvent flakes he developed.
He's no flake: Bruce Ritchie drinks water he treated with solvent flakes he developed.

He's no flake: Bruce Ritchie drinks water he treated with solvent flakes he developed.

Date8/7/1979
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ProvenanceCourtesy: Toronto Star Photograph Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0132802F
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