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POOR YOUNG MOM BUYS A CHEAP WASHING MACHINE & FINDS A SURPRISE INSIDE Jessica faced a difficult financial period after the birth of her daughter Kathy. Now money was only enough for the essentials. Then another problem knocked on their door: their washing machine broke down. There was no point in getting the machine repaired, so Jessica sat down at the computer, looking for an affordable one. An hour of searching led her to one suitable find, but it cost $250. Unfortunately, they couldn't afford