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when it was ascertained that he had the largest collection of refrigerator magnets in Europe at that time, over 2000. As of
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door, or which simply serves as decoration. Refrigerator magnets come in a wide variety of shapes and sizes, and may have promotional messages placed on them. In addition to refrigerators, refrigerator magnets are commonly placed on steel-backed
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with 19,300 items as of 1997. According to the
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