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WINDY CITY

CHICAGO IS CALLED THE "WINDY CITY" NOT BECAUSE OF THE WIND, BUT
BECAUSE (OF) THE BOASTFULNESS OF THE POLITICIANS WHEN CHICAGO
WAS COMPETING AGAINST BALTIMORE TO SEE WHICH WOULD BE THE SITE
OF THE COLUMBIAN EXPOSITION.

Where learned: NOT GIVEN

Subject headings: PROSE NARRATIVE -- Explanation of a name

Date learned: NOT GIVEN

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