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BrainStuff Classics: What's the Controversy Behind 'Mary Had a Little Lamb'?

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Jul 11, 20266:31Science & Medicine

No, it's not the lyrics -- the author of this nursery rhyme is what's in question. Learn why (and how Henry Ford was involved) in today's classic episode of BrainStuff, based on this article:

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Published Jul 11, 2026, 6:31 long, audio available.

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