The music world was shocked at the news that Swedish DJ Avicii, known for his high-energy concerts, was found dead in the Middle Eastern nation of Oman. He was 28. Avicii had retired from touring, citing the negative effects on his health of the touring lifestyle. But he continued to release albums, including one last year. In the second half of the show, we review the English phrase “take its toll.”

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