We’re focusing on medical problems this time… but not for the squeamish:

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And the last paragraph of this solemn court hearing does not quite fit in:

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What’s stopping the tonsil ops?
Bleedin’ fear – that’s what!:

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Now, for light relief, perhaps we should sample what this reporter’s been sampling:

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And a festive gift from Santa:

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