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| by brothers Paul and Jim Van Doren, the | | | | Element. Element was founded in 1992 in Atlanta, |
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| Vans Warped Tour concerts. | | | | Element's professional team is made up of: Bam |
| Zoo York. What an interesting name for a clothing | | | | Margera, Brent Atchley, Chad Muska, Chad Tim |
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| Zoo in New York. The tunnel is referred to as | | | | Tave and Vanessa Torres. |
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