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Instagram-famous "talking" pig joins CBS News after breaking Guinness World Record
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5:53Now PlayingThe most followed pig on Instagram is catching the attention of more than just social media users. Merlin the pig communicates with buttons, and he joins CBS News with his friend named Al Capone, and his owner, Mina Alali.
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