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Best Of VA Missed Connections: July 21 – July 27

by Marilyn Drew Necci | RICHMOND NEWS, WTF?!

Welcome to Missed Connections! Pop quiz: what color are your pants? Did you know without looking? If so, you might be able to meet some cuties at the Wawa next time you're out. In all seriousness though, if you're looking to meet someone, it's never a bad idea to...

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