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Surprise in Beantown: Maple Leafs Win 3-2 Over Bruins

For history buffs, Boston’s nickname “Beantown” originated with the city’s historical association with baked beans. Because Boston was a major port city in the American colonies, it had access to literally tons of molasses, a key ingredient in making baked beans.

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