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If only his dad named him Ben...

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Peru has made headlines for an unusual record. The most babies born recently named after Erling Haaland. Over the World Cup more than 500 babies born now carry either his first name, last name, or full name. We put it out there and asked listeners to tell us the story behind their name. One caller had a very peculiar story about how he would have been a millionaire if his dad gave him the name Ben.
15 Jul 6AM English South Africa News

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