Why This College Gives Every Accepted Student A Giant Pretzel
In Milwaukee, one university sends every accepted first-year student a giant pretzel in the mail to celebrate their acceptance, but why do they do it?
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In Milwaukee, one university sends every accepted first-year student a giant pretzel in the mail to celebrate their acceptance, but why do they do it?
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