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A vintage 8mm home movie from California in 1936 captures a person using silver tongs to handle a toad on a sunny day. The footage shows a close-up of the toad on a wooden surface, with a hand manipulating it using the tongs. The scene is bathed in bright sunlight, casting sharp shadows, and the film exhibits classic Super 8 grain and color fading. The subject appears to be outdoors, possibly in a backyard or garden setting, with a green object visible in the background. The clip offers a rare glimpse of mid-20th century amateur wildlife interaction.
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