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New England Patriots quarterback and Super Bowl MVP Tom Brady, holds the Vince Lombardi trophy during the Patriots' Super Bowl XLIX victory parade in Boston on February 4, 2015.

Tom Brady’s deflated balls are nothing compared to the magic sword of Russia

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Tom Brady may have manipulated his footballs for a competitive advantage, but manipulating equipment is an age-old practice. Here are some big-name examples, including a “magic sword” and a hidden engine in a bicycle.

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