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TIL that Elton John chose Lady Gaga as his son’s godmother.

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rN7BM TIL that there is a LEGO model called ‘Braille Bricks’ designed to help visually impaired children learn Braille through play. Each brick corresponds to a letter or number in the Braille system, allowing kids to learn tactile reading in a fun and interactive way.
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