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Author's Note: How Contortionists Work
It is my personal and humble opinion that the human body has its limits and they should be respected. Sure, I applaud folks who push the boundaries of human achievement, whether that's through a record-breaking performance or an astonishing feat of the mind. The thing is, I'm pretty sure there's a reason I can't put my feet behind my head: It's not really necessary.
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