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UPS Has Strange Concept Of "Out Of Sight"

9.4.09 12:55 PM EDT By Laura Northrup@lnorthrup

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Chris sent us this picture of a package that UPS delivered to his apartment. Instead of leaving it at the complex’s office, the delivery person left the box in a “secure, out of sight” location.

Can you spot the package?

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9.4.09By Laura Northrup@lnorthrup

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