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Fri. 04/08 - Short Kings & Barbie Girls

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We turn back the clocks to 1997 for a history of the song “Barbie Girl” and a look at its influence on music. Plus, the Neolithic origins of Short King Spring. And mark your calendars for the Great North American Solar Eclipse.

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    The Oral History of Aqua's 'Barbie Girl' (Rolling Stone)
  • Aqua - Barbie Girl (Official Music Video) (Aqua, YouTube)
  • TikTok says it's officially short king spring (iD Vice)
  • First European farmers' heights did not meet expectations (Penn State)
  • We're two years away from the Great North American Solar Eclipse of 2024! (Space.com)
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