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Knowing me, knowing ABBA

How did a cheesy Scandinavian pop group in jumpsuits and blue eye shadow become as seriously beloved as the Beatles?
By Mary Elizabeth Williams

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  • Friday, July 18, 2008 06:21 AM

    the bigger question

    Why can't Ikea furniture be as durable and well-crafted as ABBA's music? What's the deal here, Sweden?

    —BabyGrumpus Read BabyGrumpus's other letters

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