Known as the tomb-bird, the shrike makes a larder of insects, impaling them on thorns.

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In what looks like a standard biker bar, the players fight in three rounds using basic fighting moves like punches and kicks, as well as signature moves like fire throwing, unicorn horn impaling and butt slaps.

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Sharp or blunt, table knives also meant forks, if for no other reason than that, once you stopped impaling your meat (not to mention tearing it up with your hands and teeth) and began cutting it on a plate, you needed a fork to anchor it while you sliced.

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