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3: Why did 1959's album charts vanish?

Lateral with Tom Scott

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What Is an Azda?

The soundtrack to the musical South Pacific was number one for that entire year. Because it was just number one for like 60 weeks starting at the end of 1958 and ending at the start of 1960. In 2019, people who were looking to improve their drinking habits went to a section of an Azda supermarket in Britain. However, about a third of people were confused or at best amused when they saw this sign. What is an Azda? They are owned by Walmart. So it's like a Walmart. It is a big box supermarket store. I'll give you that again. The next question is from me. Good luck.

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