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Why is Superman Described as "Leaping Tall Buildings with a Single Bound" When He Can Fly?

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  • Originally Aired July 30, 2020
  • Runtime 17 minutes
  • Production Code BU4sGb9FIMc
  • Created September 19, 2020 by
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  • Modified September 19, 2020 by
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