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In the episode Practically Foolproof, we are introduced to Eddie and Marco, two friends who run a lending library in a quiet neighborhood. They are not just book lovers; they are also scheming criminals with a plan to steal a large sum of money in the form of negotiable bonds from a secure office. The duo believes they have meticulously planned every detail, convinced that their heist is foolproof. However, they face a significant obstacle: the security measures guarding the bonds are formidable, and they need a way to bypass them.
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