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Weather, Snow, Bitcoin, Dune, UConn, Celtics History · Sunny Mornings Boston

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  Good morning and a warm welcome to your show, Sunny Mornings in Boston.
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  I'm your host Melissa, and it's Monday, March 4th.
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  Coming up on today's show, we'll get into the surf report and the weather outlook, then
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  we'll jump into some local news and a few interesting happenings in business, tech and
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  science.
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  But first, you'll be interested to know, today is National Sons Day.
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  National Sons Day prompts reflection on our role as parents.
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  It's a time to listen to our boys, understanding their dreams, fears and views on changing
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  the world.
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  So today, I hope you have some great memories that you can bring to the top of your mind
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  and relive them as if they were yesterday.
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  And now it's time for the weather report.
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  In the Boston area.
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  This morning, it's mostly cloudy and feels like 39 degrees with 7 mile per hour wind.
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  The sunset will take place at 5.38 p.m. and it will rise again tomorrow at 6.12 a.m.
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  It looks like we're in for some patchy fog this morning before 9.
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  Otherwise, cloudy with a high near 52 and north wind around 7 mile per hour.
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  Tonight, it's cloudy with a low around 41.
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  For all you beach runners out there, the first high tide Monday will be at 5 a.m. with a
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  low tide just before noon.
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  The nearshore buoy at Cape Cod Bay reads 39 degrees for the water temperature.
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  Looking ahead in the weather, let's see rain likely on Tuesday afternoon with a high
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  near 47 degrees, increasing to an 80% chance of rain by night with lows around 45.
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  Wednesday offers a 40% chance of rain with cloudy skies and a high near 61, turning to
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  a 60% likelihood of rain after 10 p.m. and a low around 43.
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  Rain continues into Thursday mainly before 2 p.m. with a breezy high near 43 and a 60%
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  chance of rain, easing into a mostly cloudy night with a low around 36.
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  Friday sees a 30% chance of rain but partly sunny skies with a high near 41.
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  Bonjour, food enthusiasts!
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  This podcast is brought to you by Versailles Cafe and Pastries in Encinitas.
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  Nestled on El Camino Real South, just north of Encinitas Boulevard, this cafe is a haven
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  for culinary delights.
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  Indulge in their amazing Eggs Benedict or their gluten-free crepes.
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  You can grab a panini for lunch or just breeze on through to get your morning coffee.
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  They are open every day from 8 to 5.
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  So stop on by and don't forget to tell them.
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  Sunny mornings send you!
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  In local news, Boston's winter of 2023 to 2024 has seen a dramatic snowfall deficit,
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  with less than 10 inches recorded, well below the average of 33 inches.
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  This ranks as the sixth least snowy winter on record for the city, with the last comparable
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  season in 1972 to 1973.
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  A high-pressure ridge over the East Coast has deflected cold air and storms, contributing
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  to unusually warm temperatures and minimal snow.
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  El Nino and climate change also play roles, with the former altering storm paths and the
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  latter expected to decrease winter snowfall over time.
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  Despite the snow-scare city, March could still bring significant snow events, as historical
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  data shows it's capable of surprising snowfalls.
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  The storm of the century in 1993 and the March 14th blizzard of 2017 are examples of March's
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  potential for notable snow accumulation.
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  The current season emphasizes the intricate relationship between weather patterns and
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  climate change, even as hopes linger for a snowy March.
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  Now on to sports.
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  Number 3 Yukon wins its first outright Big East regular season title in 25 years.
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  The Huskies, defending men's national champions, hadn't won the Big East in 18 years.
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  Benonavan Klingon led with 19 points and 11 rebounds in a 91-61 victory over Seton Hall.
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  The win marked Yukon's undefeated home record this season 16-0.
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  Coach Dan Hurley highlighted the challenge of maintaining excellence in a tough league.
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  Freshman Stephen Castle scored 21 points, tying his career high.
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  Yukon outperformed Seton Hall in several areas, including a 56% shooting accuracy.
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  The Huskies' defense, especially after Klingon's return from injury, was pivotal.
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  Seton Hall remains fourth in the Big East, still hoping for an NCAA tournament berth.
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  Last night in the NBA, the Celtics absolutely destroyed the Warriors, 140-88.
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  Ouch, break out the body bags.
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  The Seas set a league record with their third 50-point win this season.
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  This victory extended their winning streak to 11 games, with Jalen Brown and Jason Tatum
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  leading the scoring.
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  Achieving a franchise record 44-point lead by halftime, the Celtics demonstrated their
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  dominance early in the game.
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  Their recent performances have resulted in an average winning margin of over 22 points
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  for the last 11 games, a record for a win streak of at least 10 games.
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  Despite the loss, Steph Curry acknowledged the Celtics' superior play, highlighting
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  their confidence and strong team identity.
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  Tonight, the Bruins are on the road to take on the Maple Leafs.
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  And top news, our brains are wired to ignore familiar stimuli, a process known as habituation.
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  This neurological process helps us adapt quickly to our environment, focusing on new or changing
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  elements.
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  However, habituation can make us overlook both positive changes and societal issues,
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  like racism or environmental pollution.
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  Halle Sherwood explains that dishabituation can enhance happiness, creativity, and initiate
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  social change.
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  For instance, repeated exposure to misinformation can dull our response, making us more likely
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  to accept falsehoods.
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  Sherwood's research shows that repeated lying diminishes the amygdala's response over time,
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  reducing the emotional impact of dishonesty.
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  Inter-dissocial media and constant images of crises can also desensitize us, making
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  extreme discourse seem normal.
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  People habituate to pollution levels, with studies showing that those in smoggy areas
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  are less likely to perceive air quality issues.
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  Overcoming habituation involves introducing variability into our lives, like learning
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  new skills or taking breaks from familiar environments.
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  Break breaks or diversifying experiences can renew our appreciation for ongoing pleasures
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  and improve overall enjoyment.
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  To combat habituation to global issues like climate change, reliance on data over personal
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  perception is crucial.
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  Addressing societal biases requires making disparities visible and promoting accountability
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  to encourage change.
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  This of our tendency to habituate can inspire us to seek new experiences and challenge societal
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  norms.
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  In business news, Bitcoin's next halving event is set for April 19th, marking a significant
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  moment in its supply mechanism.
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  This halving is unique due to a mix of factors affecting both supply and demand for Bitcoin.
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  The Bitcoin blockchain's design includes having the mining reward approximately every
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  four years.
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  This process continues until the maximum supply of 21 million Bitcoins is reached.
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  Historically, Bitcoin's price tends to appreciate following these halving events.
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  The upcoming event coincides with increased institutional interest and the approval of
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  Bitcoin exchange trade funds.
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  Bitcoin's recent rally brought its value close to the all-time high set in November
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  2021.
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  This year's performance deviates from the norm, with significant gains leading up to
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  the halving.
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  Bitcoin's blockchain security is at an all-time high, potentially mitigating concerns post-halving.
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  However, Bitcoin's price remains susceptible to macroeconomic uncertainties and potential
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  corrections.
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  In crypto movement, Bitcoin is currently over $63,000 after another pop, Ethereum is over
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  $3,400, and Solana is $129.
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  Moving on to a more local vibe.
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  In our community spotlight on health and wellness, we are working with a national Pilates studio
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  to bring you some free classes, so listen up.
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  Check out Club Pilates with several locations in the Boston area.
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  Pilates presents a comprehensive wellness approach, cultivating strength, reducing tension,
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  and elevating mental well-being.
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  Scientific research affirms its benefits.
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  So now you can check out Club Pilates for a free class.
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  With locations in Canton, Wellesley, Hingham, Brookline, and Framingham, just be sure to
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  tell them, Sunny Morning sent you by.
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  And now, back to the show.
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  Let's talk science.
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  Three new moons have been discovered in the outer solar system, enhancing our cosmic neighborhood.
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  One moon orbits Uranus, and the other two circle Neptune, making these ice giants a
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  bit more crowded.
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  The largest of these newly found moons measures just 15 miles across, showcasing the scale
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  of space.
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  These discoveries were made possible by advanced imaging techniques and years of observation.
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  Uranus and Neptune's moon counts now stand at 28 and 16, respectively after these new
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  findings.
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  The smallest of these moons, orbiting Uranus, is only 5 miles in diameter and takes 680
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  days to complete an orbit.
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  Neptune's new moons vary in brightness and size, with orbits ranging from 9 to 27 years.
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  Astronomers used layered exposures to reveal these moons against the backdrop of stars
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  and galaxies.
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  These moons have likely been gravitating around their planets since the early days of the
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  solar system.
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  While this might complete the list of moons, down to sizes of 5 to 8 miles for Uranus and
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  Neptune, the search continues for even smaller satellites.
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  And in entertainment news, Dune, Part 2, led the U.S. Box Office to its best weekend of
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  the year with $81.5 million in sales.
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  This success pushed the domestic box office past the $100 million mark for the first time
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  since January.
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  2024's overall box office sales, previously lagging behind 2023 by 20%, have now improved.
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  The sequel's timing proved advantageous, filling a void for movie theaters seeking
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  a box office boost.
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  IMAX reported record sales from Dune, Part 2, highlighting the film's broad appeal.
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  The movie, based on Frank Herbert's novel, explores themes of war, betrayal, and survival
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  on a desert planet.
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  Despite challenges, including a previous controversial simultaneous release strategy, the sequel has
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  performed well.
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  The decision to delay its release due to the actor's strike allowed for effective promotion,
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  enhancing its success.
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  Overall, the weekend saw a total gross of $112 million across all movies, setting a
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  high for the year.
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  Well alrighty folks, it's time for the quote of the day.
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  And today, in honor of Bitcoin going bonkers again, here's a quote about it from Nobel
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  Peace Prize nominee, Liam Lowe.
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  Every informed person needs to know about Bitcoin because it might be one of the world's
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  most important developments.
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  And it just might be.
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  And that's a wrap for this morning.
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  Remember to stay tuned tomorrow for more news and updates.
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  Have an amazing day my good friends.