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The Phoenix was a mythical bird who, when killed would burn up (hot, hot, hot) then a new Phoenix would rise up from the ashes and fly away.

If you have ever spent much time in Phoenix in the summer, you will readily understand why the founder named it after a hot, hot, bird.

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