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Lissin · Jun 2, 2026
Hidden Histories Uncovered

The Great Stork Derby: How a Prankster’s Will Sparked Toronto’s Baby Boom

Uncover the bizarre tale of Charles Vance Millar, whose final joke turned childbirth into a million-dollar competition.

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Uncover the bizarre tale of Charles Vance Millar, whose final joke turned childbirth into a million-dollar competition.

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