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Why Dildo, Newfoundland, keeps its name

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Despite the global mockery and the endless theft of their municipal signage, these locals absolutely refuse to rebrand. They have chosen to embrace the sheer awkwardness of their namesake, turning widespread embarrassment into an aggressive badge of honor.

Why Dildo, Newfoundland, keeps its name
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