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A 10-Year-Old Asked for a Challenge. Alexa Said to Touch a Plug With a Penny.

PLAYING WITH FIRE

The girl’s mother posted what the device said Monday on Twitter.

Corbin Bolies
Corbin Bolies 

Media Reporter

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Corbin Bolies

Corbin Bolies

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CorbinBolies

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