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Heavy rains in Arizona last summer opened a gaping hole in the ground. Peering into the fissure, a passerby noticed an unlikely cache that would prompt him to call local police, who would then call us. Here in the form of a quiz is a look at the Arizona case and others from our 56 field offices.
 

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