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    Fast Facts: Nov. 25

    There are 45 million blind people in the world.

    Nine out of 10 blind people watch at least 24 hours of television a week.

    Only one in 10 blind people can read Braille.

    Don Wardlow became the first blind radio announcer in baseball history in 1991. He broadcasts games for the Miami Miracle.

    The first guide dog was used in America in 1928. His name was Buddy.

    Every month Playboy produces 500 copies in Braille. The library of congress spends about $60,000 a year to print the Braille version of Playboy. The issue contains no pictures.

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