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This week, Scott and Aaron celebrate North Carolina’s birthday – or at least one of the days that could claim that title. Also: Beatrix Potter excels at writing, painting, and marketing; Amelia Earhart takes to the skies; a scientist takes a lifesaving stand against thalidomide; and Benjamin Franklin is named America’s postmaster general. (After being fired by the British earlier for suspected spying activity – which, if we’re being honest, was probably a good call on their part.)

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