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Apr 2020
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Episode 22: Kim Jong Un Recovers From Su...

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The international is racing to verify rumors that North Korean leader Kim Jong Un may be gravely ill after a secret surgery. In countries across the planet, parents are naming their children after COVID-19, and recent studies prove something people have been taking for granted all along: quitting Facebook can make you happier. Join Ben Bowlin for more Strange News Daily, and share your stories on Twitter: #strangedaily

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