How to get the 3rd Star Coin on level 1-2 and get a free mushroo
As you get to the second purple and white thing, stand on the left end till it tilts. When it goes as far as it possibly can, run by holding the B button and jump up to the right. You should land on the gray rock thing. You can just see your feet. Run to the right and you should see a big gap. Jump down it and stay to the right wall so you don't accidently go into the green tube. You should see the star coin. Get it, and go out! When you show up next, you will see a red flag. This is normal. Jump to it and you'll get a free mushroom house. If you would like to get the level after it, level 1-3, you must replay the level but end normally with a black flag.
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