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TIL there's a theme park in Chennai called "MGM Dizzee World." It's not affiliated with Disney or Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. It's owned by M. G. Muthu Group, an Indian conglomerate that also owns resorts, distilleries and logistics companies.

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