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Old-fashioned hand fans make a comeback as Spain swelters, in photos

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By MANU FERNANDEZ and LAURA LEON

MADRID, Spain (AP) — In Spain, the traditional folding hand fan, or abanico, is having a moment due to the summer's intense heat. The fan, small enough to fit in a purse, creates a strong breeze with a flick of the wrist.

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