In today's episode, Zack has 30 minutes to become an "expert" on... The Declaration of Independence! The upcoming election has got us feeling patriotic and we want to know more about the foundation of our nation. So Katie made Zack learn about it! Of course, we've all learned about the Declaration of Independence at various times in our life, but do we really remember the specifics? Of course not! This episode will be a great refresher. Also, lots and lots of Hamilton talk (too much?), so if you're into that, you're in luck. Hopefully you know who wrote The Declaration of Independence (Thomas Jefferson), but did you know that four other dudes were tasked to write it with him and totally bailed? Typical group project. Although the Declaration of Independence is a short document, it contains the ideals that our nation was built on and that are present in our Constitution as well. So learn some history! Know where we came from. And while you're at it, get out there and VOTE!

Highlights include: 

- How many days did it take to write?

- How many dudes were *supposed* to write it?

- 92,000 pounds of tea chucked in the ocean!

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