How to Not Ruin Thanksgiving

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How to Not Ruin Thanksgiving

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Nov 20, 2017

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Tips for being the #1 guest in the history of the universe. Plus, prunes.

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Nov 20, 2017

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ARRRRR pirate peg legs really a thing? Who invented the Cha Cha Slide? How old is Winnie the Pooh? ELT is here to answer your burning questions. If you have a question that needs answering, call the ELT Help Line at 833-RING-ELT or send an audio message to elt@gimletmedia.com. Every Little Thing is produced by Gimlet Media and hosted by Flora Lichtman.

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