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  "textContent": "Merlin, the duck donning an 'El Tri' soccer jersey that turns heads across Mexico City. Photo: Reuters A domesticated duck named Merlin, sporting a miniature Mexico shirt and custom duck socks, has waddled his way into the hearts of football fans, becoming an unlikely unofficial mascot for the country's World Cup campaign.",
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