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Power moves: Kyle Maynard uses his humor and strength to his advantage.(Teen Focus)
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Know Your World Extra
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September 24, 2004
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Copyright informationCOPYRIGHT 2004 Weekly Reader Corp. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan. All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)
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On a beach in Florida lies a bloody-looking mess. A teenage boy is screaming in agony. It seems a shark has ripped off chunks of his arms and legs. His friends watch in silence. Oh, why won't they help him?
And ... cut!
The "victim" Kyle Maynard, starts to laugh. His friends turn off a video camera. Finally, they help Kyle--wipe ketchup off his body.
The kids are not making a reality show. The scene is all a prank. Kyle is good at that.
Kyle really is missing most of his arms and legs--but not from a shark attack. He was born that way. His arms end at his elbows. His legs are stubs. He has deformed feet that turn in like hooks. Kyle stands just 2 feet tall ...
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