Sometimes it’s better to stick to what you know

Sometimes it's better to stick to what you know By Revia Romberg

We’ve all had those times when a seemingly trivial task unexpectedly proves beyond our abilities. It often gives rise to a hidden stubborn streak — a need to accomplish the deed, regardless of the cost.

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If we’re lucky, the cost is a little humiliation mixed with a good bit of humor. That’s the case in this amusing video of a young reporter who tries to demonstrate the ease of breaking into cars — and discovers he’d better keep his day job. Play the video

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