This Gallaudet University Ritual Is One Of The Weirdest College Traditions
Every college or university has its traditions, each slightly magical, slightly superstitious, and difficult to explain to outsiders. Here's a really weird one.
Read MoreEvery college or university has its traditions, each slightly magical, slightly superstitious, and difficult to explain to outsiders. Here's a really weird one.
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