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Apr 2025
26m 39s

The Happy Pod: Creating 'Christina's Cor...

Bbc World Service
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After Dave's video rental store was forced to close, he created a space for his most loyal customer, Christina, so she could stick to her vital daily routine. Also: why millions of people are tuning in to watch the moose migration and what's the secret to 70 years of marriage?

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