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How Monkey's Eyebrow, Ky., Got Its Name

Weekend Edition Saturday, June 23, 2007 · Whether it's Monkey's Eyebrow, Toad Suck, Bad Axe or Embarrass, guaranteed someone calls it home in America. Mark Usler has collected odd town names and the stories behind them in his book, Hometown Revelations.

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