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What are you doing in Denmark? Danish band, rising groundwater, and birthday traditions

In this episode, Brook talks about a popular Danish band, while Derek explores how Denmark is tackling rising groundwater, and Conrad tells about a Danish birthday tradition

Denmark had an eventful week, and we’re breaking it all down!

This week Brooke dives into the surprising but very Danish reason a popular band replaced their lead singer. Derek explores how Denmark is tackling rising groundwater caused by climate change. And Conrad shares a heartwarming (and extremely Danish) birthday tradition that caught him off guard.

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