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The Sydney Morning HeraldNews report · Oct 13, 11:40 AM
Bed bug outbreak causes mayhem on Qantas flight
Passengers on an international Qantas flight have woken to screaming and bugs crawling on the windows.
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Bed bug outbreak causes mayhem on Qantas flight
Passengers on an international Qantas flight have woken to screaming and bugs crawling on the windows.
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What happened Passengers on an international Qantas flight have woken to screaming and bugs crawling on the windows.
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The Age (Australia)News report · Oct 13, 11:40 AM
Bed bug outbreak causes mayhem on Qantas flight
Passengers on an international Qantas flight have woken to screaming and bugs crawling on the windows.
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