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"But the problem with reincarnation is that it's hard to imagine what the storage medium for past lives would be. Not to mention the input-output device. I hesitate to rule it out completely, but I'd need pretty definite proof."
- Arthur C. Clarke
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| Ghost Trap | ||
| Device for capture and temporary storage of ectoplasmic entities. |
Although not intended for long-term use, the Ghost Trap does provide a good capture method as well as transport.
 (Ghostbusters ghost trap) |
| From Ghostbusters,
by Harold Ramis. Published by Tri-Star in 1984 Additional resources -
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