Farewell to Panda Tai Shan

Well-Liked
Only a few months old when he was debuted to the public, Tai Shan created a frenzy amongst the public. Some 13,000 timed tickets to
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Well-Liked
Only a few months old when he was debuted to the public, Tai Shan created a frenzy amongst the public. Some 13,000 timed tickets to see him disappeared within two hours; some showed up on eBay trading for up to $200 a pair.

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