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This week, Scott and Aaron look back on the history of Christmas – including the beloved “12 Days of Christmas” carol. Also, Thomas Edison demonstrates his light bulb, a North Carolina sculptor produces the portrait of FDR that (maybe) appears on the dime, and Amelia Earhart takes her first flight (but not her last).

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