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July 4, 1776...the 2nd continental congress officially declared their independence from Britain.  On the fourth of July, 1777 the colonies celebrated the first anniversary of Independence Day with fireworks, starting the national tradition.

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The first state normal school opened in the US on July 3, 1839 in Massachusetts. Though now known by a different name, it still exists, educating our future teachers.

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July 2, 1937...Amelia Earhart's plane the Electra went down somewhere over the Pacific Ocean between New Guinea and Howland Island, radio contact with her and her navigator, Fred Noonan was difficult.  It is believed the plane ran out of gas between 100-200 miles from their scheduled stop.

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The rabbit's foot has been a talisman ringing good luck since the 7th century.  Pliny the Elder and Grover Cleveland even carried one, but the ancient Celts wouldn't dare touch one.  Find out the history of the rabbit's foot and how to get the most powerful lucky rabbit's foot in this episode. 

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A 60 second history of the development and implementation of the ZIP codes by the United States Postal Service.

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On June 30, 1834 the Indian Intercourse Act was passed officially setting the boundaries for Intian Territory.  By 1900, that land would be stolen from the native American tribes as well.

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The Globe Theater in London, of which Shakespeare was a shareholder and premiered many plays at, was destroyed in a fire.

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Mary Mallon, AKA "Typhoid Mary"...an asymptomatic carrier of typhoid fever, who loved cooking in an era when the benefits of handwashing were just being discovered.  What could possibly go wrong?

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The Stonewall Uprising began sparking the Gay Rights Movement...June 28, 1969

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Iconic Route 66 is decertified as a national highway...June 27, 1986

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