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The 'ninjas' who swap out Eurovision Song Contest sets in 48 seconds

<p>VIENNA, May 16 - You will barely notice them on television, but a small band of stage hands nicknamed \"ninjas\" at the Eurovision Song Contest perform a feat as impressive as those on stage: swapping out countries' sets in the 48 seconds between acts.</p>

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The 'ninjas' who swap out Eurovision Song Contest sets in 48 seconds<p>VIENNA, May 16 - You will barely notice them on television, but a small band of stage hands nicknamed \"ninjas\" at the Eurovision Song Contest perform a feat as impressive as those on stage: swapping out countries' sets in the 48 seconds between acts.</p>
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