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Up & Away Kites (1987–2026)

Fictional kite shop finally took its own advice.

Gone with the wind.

Gone with the wind. Photo: Jainrajat11 (talk), “Kite shop in Lucknow”, via Wikimedia Commons, Public domain

Fictional Up & Away Kites stocked diamonds, box kites and spare string. During Storm Boelo the entire stock reportedly left by the skylight. The owner said: “At least they’re doing what they were made for.”

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