Short Stuff: The Number 23

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Short Stuff: The Number 23

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May 1, 2019

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There are people out there who believe that there’s something special about the number 23. Exactly what? Who knows. Exactly why? Because it pops up a lot. But does it? Who knows. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

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May 1, 2019

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Short Stuff: The Number 23

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