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History Schmistory: November 30. Jersey Shake.

Monday, November 30, 2020 by teammarcopolo

1783: A magnitude 5.3 earthquake strikes New Jersey, the largest in the state’s history. Citizens threaten to punch the earth in the face.

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History Schmistory: November 29. Going South.

Sunday, November 29, 2020 by teammarcopolo

1929: U.S. Admiral Richard Byrd becomes the first person to fly over the South Pole. Say, if Santa Claus lives in the North Pole, then who lives in the South Pole? Could it be…

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History Schmistory: November 28. “Someone should invent the windshield.”

Saturday, November 28, 2020 by teammarcopolo

1895: The first American automobile race takes place along a 54 mile stretch between Chicago’s Jackson Park and Evanston, Illinois. In a little over 10 hours, Frank Duryea wins by a two hour nose. Here we see the thrill of their victory…

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History Schmistory: November 26. “Someone’s here… Places!”

Thursday, November 26, 2020 by teammarcopolo

1922: Howard Carter and Lord Carnarvon become the first people to enter the tomb of Pharaoh Tutankhamun (“King Tut”) in over 3000 years, giving the King ample time to perfect his moment in the spotlight…

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