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TIL the two largest annual jazz festivals in the world are held in Montreal and Montreux

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dDLM9 TIL In Scandinavian countries, it's common for parents to let their babies nap outside in freezing temperatures, believing that fresh air helps keep them healthier and sleep longer—because as they say, "A little fresh air never hurt". They tend to sleep longer outdoors than indoors.
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