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Returning three years after its initial run of episodes, the second season of Dan Erickson’s highly stylized, off-putting workplace drama extended the mythology of Lumon Industries without losing its narrative bearings.
From Salon
“As we get our bearings and we figure out what our programming is, we’re really excited about the art and music therapy partners that we have,” Birns said.
From Los Angeles Times
Blind cricket is played with a white plastic ball packed with ball bearings that rattle as it rolls -- which allows it to be heard by players.
From Barron's
Blind cricket uses a plastic ball with metal bearings that makes a sound, and players are classified depending on their level of visual impairment.
From BBC
The white plastic ball, the size of a tennis ball, is packed with ball bearings that rattle as it rolls.
From Barron's
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