The Why: Philly Explained

Tall tale: Lucy the Elephant


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At 139 years old, Lucy the Elephant has seen many things from the shores of Margate — from presidential visits to the threat of the wrecking ball and Hurricane Sandy. In March, the six-story wooden pachyderm was listed on Airbnb, only to close because of the coronavirus pandemic. She’s stood the test of time — and we’re sure she’ll get through this, too. So on this Memorial Day, The Why takes you down the shore for one of our favorite episodes from last summer. WHYY’s Joe Hernandez explains how Lucy became a beloved Jersey Shore icon and why she’s still a hit.

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