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If I say the word “prospector,” what comes to mind? You’re likely picturing a grizzled old-timer seeking his gold-rush fortune with a pickaxe and wide-brim hat, maybe even missing a couple of teeth. But there’s another piece of clothing that every caricature of the character includes: a pair of one-piece long johns, probably in bright […]
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