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December 3 - National Candle Day

Ep. 33

Today is December 3rd. That means its National Candle Day. Candles are a big business in the world. On todays episode you’ll find out where the day originated, we’ll take an ancient candle tour around the world, and you’ll learn about the candle that Gweneth Paltrow will be burning today.


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