1953 - The first color TV sets went on sale for about $1,175. Would you have paid that much to finally see an episode of “I Love Lucy” in color? Spoiler alert: Lucy’s hair was red. #TodayInHistory #ILoveLucy

1953 - The first color TV sets went on sale for about $1,175. Would you have paid that much to finally see an episode of “I Love Lucy” in color? Spoiler alert: Lucy’s hair was red. #TodayInHistory #ILoveLucy

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1898 - Marie and Pierre Curie discovered radium. What was your favorite part of Chemistry class? Ours was leaving. #TodayInHistory #Chemistry #Radium

1898 - Marie and Pierre Curie discovered radium. What was your favorite part of Chemistry class? Ours was leaving. #TodayInHistory #Chemistry #Radium

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1951 - A National Football League (NFL) championship game was televised nationally for the first time. The Los Angeles Rams beat the Cleveland Browns 24-17. Is anybody shocked that the Browns lost this game? We’re not. #TodayInHistory #NFL

1951 - A National Football League (NFL) championship game was televised nationally for the first time. The Los Angeles Rams beat the Cleveland Browns 24-17. Is anybody shocked that the Browns lost this game? We’re not. #TodayInHistory #NFL

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1843 - Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol" was first published in England. Before drinking spiked egg nog…are you more of a happy elf or a scrooge during this time of the year? #TodayInHistory #AChristmasCarol #England

1843 - Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol" was first published in England. Before drinking spiked egg nog…are you more of a happy elf or a scrooge during this time of the year? #TodayInHistory #AChristmasCarol #England

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1971 - Don McLean’s eight-minute-plus version of "American Pie" was released. What’s your favorite kind of pie? We’re partial to chocolate cream (in case anyone was looking for a last minute Christmas gift to drop off at our office - wink, wink). #TodayInHistory #AmericanPie #Christmas

1971 - Don McLean’s eight-minute-plus version of "American Pie" was released. What’s your favorite kind of pie? We’re partial to chocolate cream (in case anyone was looking for a last minute Christmas gift to drop off at our office - wink, wink). #TodayInHistory #AmericanPie #Christmas

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1925 - The "Motel Inn," the first motel in the world, opened in San Luis Obispo, CA. Without making us vomit…what’s the grossest or scariest thing you’ve ever seen in a motel room? #TodayInHistory #CA #MotelRoom

1925 - The "Motel Inn," the first motel in the world, opened in San Luis Obispo, CA. Without making us vomit…what’s the grossest or scariest thing you’ve ever seen in a motel room? #TodayInHistory #CA #MotelRoom

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1990 - In Los Angeles, law officials announced that there was not enough evidence to prosecute Axl Rose for assault on his neighbor. Rose allegedly had hit her over the head with a wine bottle. What’s your favorite bottle of vino to crack open? #TodayInHistory

1990 - In Los Angeles, law officials announced that there was not enough evidence to prosecute Axl Rose for assault on his neighbor. Rose allegedly had hit her over the head with a wine bottle. What’s your favorite bottle of vino to crack open? #TodayInHistory

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1867 - Alfred Nobel patented dynamite. The movie Napolean Dynamite…do you quote every line or want to erase ever seeing it from your memory? #TodayInHistory

1867 - Alfred Nobel patented dynamite. The movie Napolean Dynamite…do you quote every line or want to erase ever seeing it from your memory? #TodayInHistory

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1620 - The Mayflower reached Provincetown, MA. The ship discharged the Pilgrims at Plymouth, MA, on December 26, 1620. Did you think we were going to make it through the whole month of November without a pilgrim history reference? Well you’d be wrong obvi. #TodayInHistory

1620 - The Mayflower reached Provincetown, MA. The ship discharged the Pilgrims at Plymouth, MA, on December 26, 1620. Did you think we were going to make it through the whole month of November without a pilgrim history reference? Well you’d be wrong obvi. #TodayInHistory

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1987 - U2 opened for itself by pretending to be a country-rock group called The Dalton Brothers during a concert in Los Angeles, CA. When was the last time you pretended to be someone else and actually pulled it off? #TodayInHistory

1987 - U2 opened for itself by pretending to be a country-rock group called The Dalton Brothers during a concert in Los Angeles, CA. When was the last time you pretended to be someone else and actually pulled it off? #TodayInHistory

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2012 - The game Candy Crush Saga was released as a mobile app for smartphones. How many of you still pass the time by crushing candy left and right? #TodayInHistory

2012 - The game Candy Crush Saga was released as a mobile app for smartphones. How many of you still pass the time by crushing candy left and right? #TodayInHistory

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1940 - The Jeep made its debut. How many words can you rattle off that contain double ee’s? Go… #TodayInHistory

1940 - The Jeep made its debut. How many words can you rattle off that contain double ee’s? Go… #TodayInHistory

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1999 - Tiger Woods became the first golfer since Ben Hogan in 1953 to win four straight tournaments. Who’s your favorite golfer to watch? #TodayInHistory

1999 - Tiger Woods became the first golfer since Ben Hogan in 1953 to win four straight tournaments. Who’s your favorite golfer to watch? #TodayInHistory

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1991 - Bobby "Blue" Bland, Booker T. & The M.G.'s, Jimi Hendrix, Johnny Cash, The Isley Brothers, The Yardbirds, and Sam & Dave were elected to the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame. Who would you like to see get inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame? #TodayInHistory

1991 - Bobby "Blue" Bland, Booker T. & The M.G.'s, Jimi Hendrix, Johnny Cash, The Isley Brothers, The Yardbirds, and Sam & Dave were elected to the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame. Who would you like to see get inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame? #TodayInHistory

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1926 - Magician Harry Houdini died from a ruptured appendix. His appendix had been damaged when he had been punched in the stomach by a student unexpectedly. How many of you have been in a fight at school? BTW: meet us behind the bleachers at 3:00…no teachers!! Snitches get stiches! #TodayInHistory #Magician #HarryHoudini

1926 - Magician Harry Houdini died from a ruptured appendix. His appendix had been damaged when he had been punched in the stomach by a student unexpectedly. How many of you have been in a fight at school? BTW: meet us behind the bleachers at 3:00…no teachers!! Snitches get stiches! #TodayInHistory #Magician #HarryHoudini

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2007 - The game "Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock" was released in North America. How long was this at Best Buy before you ran out to grab it? #TodayInHistory #GuitarHero

2007 - The game "Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock" was released in North America. How long was this at Best Buy before you ran out to grab it? #TodayInHistory #GuitarHero

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1939 - Nylon stockings were sold to the public for the first time in Wilmington, DE. Do you think stockings are torture suits or a great outfit accessory? #TodayInHistory #NylonStockings

1939 - Nylon stockings were sold to the public for the first time in Wilmington, DE. Do you think stockings are torture suits or a great outfit accessory? #TodayInHistory #NylonStockings

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1849 - The first tattooed man, James F. O’Connell, was put on exhibition at the Franklin Theatre in New York City, NY. Where is your favorite tattoo, only tattoo, or tattoo your mother still doesn’t know about? #TodayInHistory #FranklinTheatre #Tattoos

1849 - The first tattooed man, James F. O’Connell, was put on exhibition at the Franklin Theatre in New York City, NY. Where is your favorite tattoo, only tattoo, or tattoo your mother still doesn’t know about? #TodayInHistory #FranklinTheatre #Tattoos

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1995 Sting's former financial adviser was sentenced to six years in prison after being convicted of stealing $9.4 million from the musician. Do you have your finances in order? BTW – don’t use the same financial adviser Sting used if you don’t. #TodayInHistory #Sting

1995 Sting's former financial adviser was sentenced to six years in prison after being convicted of stealing $9.4 million from the musician. Do you have your finances in order? BTW – don’t use the same financial adviser Sting used if you don’t. #TodayInHistory #Sting

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1926 - The book "Winnie-the-Pooh," by A.A. Milne, made its debut. Are you more of an Eeyore or a Tigger when you wake up in the morning? #TodayInHistory #WinnieThePooh

1926 - The book "Winnie-the-Pooh," by A.A. Milne, made its debut. Are you more of an Eeyore or a Tigger when you wake up in the morning? #TodayInHistory #WinnieThePooh

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1977 - Joe Namath played the last game of his National Football League (NFL) career. Any guesses on how many commercials Joe Namath has been in? No cheating googlers. #TodayInHistory #NFL

1977 - Joe Namath played the last game of his National Football League (NFL) career. Any guesses on how many commercials Joe Namath has been in? No cheating googlers. #TodayInHistory #NFL

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1982 - The musical "Cats" opened at the Wintergarden Theatre. In 1997 the show became the longest running show in Broadway history. Are you a cat or a dog person or perhaps neither and completely dead inside? #TodayInHistory #Wintergarden #Theatre

1982 - The musical "Cats" opened at the Wintergarden Theatre. In 1997 the show became the longest running show in Broadway history. Are you a cat or a dog person or perhaps neither and completely dead inside? #TodayInHistory #Wintergarden #Theatre

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1961 - Jimmie Rodgers, Fred Rose, and Hank Williams became the first to be inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame. What’s your favorite line dance to bust out when you have your boots on? #TodayInHistory #MusicHallOfFame

1961 - Jimmie Rodgers, Fred Rose, and Hank Williams became the first to be inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame. What’s your favorite line dance to bust out when you have your boots on? #TodayInHistory #MusicHallOfFame

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1947 - The World Series was televised for the first time. The sponsors only paid $65,000 for the entire series between the Brooklyn Dodgers and the New York Yankees. Isn’t $65,000 just about the going rate for one seat and a hot dog at Yankee Stadium these days? #TodayInHistory

1947 - The World Series was televised for the first time. The sponsors only paid $65,000 for the entire series between the Brooklyn Dodgers and the New York Yankees. Isn’t $65,000 just about the going rate for one seat and a hot dog at Yankee Stadium these days? #TodayInHistory

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2006 - Facebook was opened to everyone at least 13 years or older with a valid email address. Do you remember your first post on Facebook? #TodayInHistory

2006 - Facebook was opened to everyone at least 13 years or older with a valid email address. Do you remember your first post on Facebook? #TodayInHistory

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1780 - John Andre, a British spy, was captured with papers revealing that Benedict Arnold was going to surrender West Point, NY, to the British. What’s your favorite version of eggs benedict? #TodayInHistory

1780 - John Andre, a British spy, was captured with papers revealing that Benedict Arnold was going to surrender West Point, NY, to the British. What’s your favorite version of eggs benedict? #TodayInHistory

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1942 - The first advertisement to announce Little Golden Books appeared in Publishers Weekly. What was your favorite Golden Book to read as a kid? We were partial to “The Poky Little Puppy”, in case you were curious. #TodayInHistory

1942 - The first advertisement to announce Little Golden Books appeared in Publishers Weekly. What was your favorite Golden Book to read as a kid? We were partial to “The Poky Little Puppy”, in case you were curious. #TodayInHistory

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1630 - The village of Shawmut changed its name to Boston. Can you imagine if that never changed? We’d cheer for the Shawmut Red Sox. We’d eat Shawmut Cream Pie. We’d run the Shawmut Marathon. We’d sing along to “Shipping Up To Shawmut”. And our dog would be a Shawmut Terrier. Could you handle it? #TodayInHistory

1630 - The village of Shawmut changed its name to Boston. Can you imagine if that never changed? We’d cheer for the Shawmut Red Sox. We’d eat Shawmut Cream Pie. We’d run the Shawmut Marathon. We’d sing along to “Shipping Up To Shawmut”. And our dog would be a Shawmut Terrier. Could you handle it? #TodayInHistory

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1963 - The last episode of "Leave it to Beaver" was aired. The show had debuted on October 4, 1957. How many of you were friends with an “Eddie Haskell” when you were growing up? #TodayInHistory

1963 - The last episode of "Leave it to Beaver" was aired. The show had debuted on October 4, 1957. How many of you were friends with an “Eddie Haskell” when you were growing up? #TodayInHistory

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1998 - An episode of "Judge Judy" aired in which Sex Pistol Johnny Rotten appeared as the defendant in a case involving a drummer who sued Rotten for allegedly head-butting him during a contract dispute. Would you rather have your case settled by Judge Judy, Judge Joe Brown, or on The Peoples Court? #TodayInHistory

1998 - An episode of "Judge Judy" aired in which Sex Pistol Johnny Rotten appeared as the defendant in a case involving a drummer who sued Rotten for allegedly head-butting him during a contract dispute. Would you rather have your case settled by Judge Judy, Judge Joe Brown, or on The Peoples Court? #TodayInHistory

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1930 - Charles Creighton and James Hagris completed the drive from New York City to Los Angeles and back all in reverse gear. The trip took 42 days in their 1929 Ford Model A. How much bootlegged moonshine do you think these two consumed before coming up with this ridiculous idea? #TodayInHistory

1930 - Charles Creighton and James Hagris completed the drive from New York City to Los Angeles and back all in reverse gear. The trip took 42 days in their 1929 Ford Model A. How much bootlegged moonshine do you think these two consumed before coming up with this ridiculous idea? #TodayInHistory

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1986 - Debbie Gibson began recording the album "Out of the Blue." She was 16 years old and still in school at the time. What was your biggest accomplishment at the age of 16? #TodayInHistory

1986 - Debbie Gibson began recording the album "Out of the Blue." She was 16 years old and still in school at the time. What was your biggest accomplishment at the age of 16? #TodayInHistory

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1989: "COPS", debuted on FOX-TV as a regular series. Have you ever tried to count how many people are shirtless in a single episode of “COPS”? You’d be surprised. #SSLLC

1989: "COPS", debuted on FOX-TV as a regular series. Have you ever tried to count how many people are shirtless in a single episode of “COPS”? You’d be surprised. #SSLLC

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1994 - The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that parodies that poke #fun at an original work can be considered "fair use" that does not require permission from the copyright holder. Which Weird Al song is your favorite…”Eat It”, “Amish Paradise”, “Smells Like Nirvana”, or “White & Nerdy”? #SSLLC

1994 - The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that parodies that poke #fun at an original work can be considered "fair use" that does not require permission from the copyright holder. Which Weird Al song is your favorite…”Eat It”, “Amish Paradise”, “Smells Like Nirvana”, or “White & Nerdy”? #SSLLC

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2005: Martha Stewart(@marthastewart) is released from a federal #prison after serving five months for lying about her sale of ImClone stock in 2001. What do you think the thread count is for prison issued bedsheets? #SSLLC

2005: Martha Stewart(@marthastewart) is released from a federal #prison after serving five months for lying about her sale of ImClone stock in 2001. What do you think the thread count is for prison issued bedsheets? #SSLLC

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2005: Martha Stewart(@marthastewart) is released from a federal #prison after serving five months for lying about her sale of ImClone stock in 2001. What do you think the thread count is for prison issued bedsheets? #SSLLC

2005: Martha Stewart(@marthastewart) is released from a federal #prison after serving five months for lying about her sale of ImClone stock in 2001. What do you think the thread count is for prison issued bedsheets? #SSLLC

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1288 - #Scotland established this day as one when a woman could propose #marriage to a man. In the event that he refused the proposal he was required to pay a fine. Who out there actually stayed awake long enough to see the entire Leap Year movie? #TodayInHistory #SSLLC

1288 - #Scotland established this day as one when a woman could propose #marriage to a man. In the event that he refused the proposal he was required to pay a fine. Who out there actually stayed awake long enough to see the entire Leap Year movie? #TodayInHistory #SSLLC

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1936: the first @Volkswagen factory officially opened in Saxony, Germany. How many of you still do the Punch Bug Slug to the person next to you every time you see a VW Beatle drive by? #TodayInHistory #SSLLC #Volkswagen #PunchBugSlug

1936: the first @Volkswagen factory officially opened in Saxony, Germany. How many of you still do the Punch Bug Slug to the person next to you every time you see a VW Beatle drive by? #TodayInHistory #SSLLC #Volkswagen #PunchBugSlug

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1860 - Organized #baseball’s first game was played in San Francisco, CA. Prior to that, what do you think “disorganized” baseball looked like? #TodayInHistory #SSLLC

1860 - Organized #baseball’s first game was played in San Francisco, CA. Prior to that, what do you think “disorganized” baseball looked like? #TodayInHistory #SSLLC

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1906: William #Kellogg established the Battle Creek Toasted #Cornflake Company, selling #breakfast cereals. The #cereals were originally developed as a health food for psychiatric patients. Do you feel more crazy or less crazy after wolfing down a giant bowl of Frosted Flakes? #TodayInHistory #SSLLC

1906: William #Kellogg established the Battle Creek Toasted #Cornflake Company, selling #breakfast cereals. The #cereals were originally developed as a health food for psychiatric patients. Do you feel more crazy or less crazy after wolfing down a giant bowl of Frosted Flakes? #TodayInHistory #SSLLC

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1758 - #Mustard was advertised for the first time in #America. How many of you thought while playing #Clue that Colonel Mustard was always guilty? #TodayInHistory #SSLLC #BoardGames

1758 - #Mustard was advertised for the first time in #America. How many of you thought while playing #Clue that Colonel Mustard was always guilty? #TodayInHistory #SSLLC #BoardGames

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2004: @Mattel announced the split of #Barbie and #Ken. Who do you think got custody of the Dream House? #TodayInHistory #SSLLC #Mattel

2004: @Mattel announced the split of #Barbie and #Ken. Who do you think got custody of the Dream House? #TodayInHistory #SSLLC #Mattel

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1985 - "The Dukes of Hazzard" ended its 6-1/2 year run on #CBS #television. How many of you have tried to jump through your car window because of this show? #TodayInHistory #SSLLC

1985 - "The Dukes of Hazzard" ended its 6-1/2 year run on #CBS #television. How many of you have tried to jump through your car window because of this show? #TodayInHistory #SSLLC

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1953: Walt Disney's(@waltdisneyworld) full length animated feature "Peter Pan" debuted. What age do you feel like you mentally stopped at? #TodayInHistory #SSLLC #PeterPan #Disney

1953: Walt Disney's(@waltdisneyworld) full length animated feature "Peter Pan" debuted. What age do you feel like you mentally stopped at? #TodayInHistory #SSLLC #PeterPan #Disney

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1930 - The Times published its first crossword puzzle. 5 Down…19 letter clue for “The Kings of Online Awesomeness”. Sc_ipt_bl_Solut_ons. Can you solve it? We can. #TodayInHistory #SSLLC #Puzzle #CrosswordPuzzle

1930 - The Times published its first crossword puzzle. 5 Down…19 letter clue for “The Kings of Online Awesomeness”. Sc_ipt_bl_Solut_ons. Can you solve it? We can. #TodayInHistory #SSLLC #Puzzle #CrosswordPuzzle

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Today in 1936: the #Baseball Hall-of-Fame was established in Cooperstown, New York. Can you name the first five players inducted (without looking it up)? #SSLLC #TodayInHistory

Today in 1936: the #Baseball Hall-of-Fame was established in Cooperstown, New York. Can you name the first five players inducted (without looking it up)? #SSLLC #TodayInHistory

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Today in 1915 - In New York, Alexander Graham Bell spoke to his assistant in San Francisco, inaugurating the first transcontinental #telephone service. What do you think roaming charges were like back in those days? #SSLLC #TodayInHistory

Today in 1915 - In New York, Alexander Graham Bell spoke to his assistant in San Francisco, inaugurating the first transcontinental #telephone service. What do you think roaming charges were like back in those days? #SSLLC #TodayInHistory

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Today in 1973 - George Foreman(@georgeforemanco) knocked out Joe Frazier to win the world heavyweight #boxing title. How many of you fire up your George Forman #Grill at home to cook up a mean, yet lean, burger? #SSLLC #TodayInHistory

Today in 1973 - George Foreman(@georgeforemanco) knocked out Joe Frazier to win the world heavyweight #boxing title. How many of you fire up your George Forman #Grill at home to cook up a mean, yet lean, burger? #SSLLC #TodayInHistory

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Today in 1778 - English navigator Captain James Cook discovered the #Hawaiian #Islands, which he called the "Sandwich Islands." How do you build your favorite sandwich? #SSLLC #TodayInHistory

Today in 1778 - English navigator Captain James Cook discovered the #Hawaiian #Islands, which he called the "Sandwich Islands." How do you build your favorite sandwich? #SSLLC #TodayInHistory

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Today in 1777: The people of New Connecticut declared their #independence; the tiny republic later became the state of #Vermont. What’s your favorite Ben & Jerry’s #icecream flavor? We’re partial to Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough, FYI. #SSLLC #TodayInHistory

Today in 1777: The people of New Connecticut declared their #independence; the tiny republic later became the state of #Vermont. What’s your favorite Ben & Jerry’s #icecream flavor? We’re partial to Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough, FYI. #SSLLC #TodayInHistory

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