Everything takes a good hit here, from the absurdity of common sci-fi tropes like faster than light travel, ninjas, travel agents and tourists.

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Agents seized calculators, pens, telephone jacks, light bulbs, and electric power strips that had been equipped with bugs.

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Still, many real-estate agents will continue to fire up the oven or light a few candles on open-house day.

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