UF falls short of water balloon fight world record
By KATIE EMMETS | Oct. 26, 2008Despite its best efforts, UF came up short in an attempt to break a world record Friday afternoon.
Despite its best efforts, UF came up short in an attempt to break a world record Friday afternoon.
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Students attempted to break a world record for the largest water balloon fight.
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