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      What was that? Explosion in N.J. has everyone from police to NASA completely baffled
      Sussex County
      What was that? Explosion in N.J. has everyone from police to NASA completely baffled
      A flash of light followed by a boom was heard in Hopatcong on Tuesday.
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