In 2008, the deadliest twister of the decade hit Oklahoma and the mining town of Picher. Little would remain after the tornado passed, as the town that many grew up in was torn to the ground. #RagingPlanet Watch more like this on discovery : https://bit.ly/3HfHr6e | Love Documentaries
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In 2008, the deadliest twister of the decade hit Oklahoma and the mining town of Picher. Little would remain after the tornado passed, as the town that many grew up in was torn to the ground. #RagingPlanet Watch more like this on discovery : https://bit.ly/3HfHr6e | Love Documentaries
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