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TIL that winter storm names are not acknowledged by the National Weather Service

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GYQnJ TIL in 2017 an expert in child development and a music psychologist researched what noises and music would delight and hold the attention of babies. They then teamed up with a Grammy award winning musician to produce a song based on that research. It is called "The Happy Song".
6jJJ TIL Michael Jordan sued two Chicago grocery chains for using his name when they placed ads congratulating him on being elected to the Basketball hall of fame
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