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TIL that “Duck, Duck, Gray Duck” originated from Scandinavia, and one version of the game that came from Sweden was called, “Anka, Anka, Grå Anka,” translating to “Duck, Duck, Gray Duck.” Minnesotans have been correct this whole time!

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