The last straw
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Strawberry, a promising slugger with the New York Mets teams of the 1980s, has endured a victorious bout with cancer and, more troubling, a losing battle with drug addiction. His most recent relapse may cause his final removal from baseball.
Publication Name: The New York Times Magazine
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0028-7822
Year: 2001
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A very tall tale
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A short man who has spent most of his adult life frustrated over his height recounts how he ordered a pair of elevator shoes. After wearing the shoes for a while, he realizes that being an inch taller really makes no difference in his life.
Publication Name: Reader's Digest
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0034-0375
Year: 1995
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A very tall tale
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A short man bought and wore padded shoes to make himself look taller. However, he decided to stop using them because they were uncomfortable and quite conspicuous. Even his wife disliked the padded shoes.
Publication Name: Reader's Digest (Canadian)
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0034-0413
Year: 1996
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