History Matters
History Matters: One Guy Develops A Maneuver
This week, Scott and Aaron honor historical figures whose sheer laziness led them to world-changing innovations.
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History Matters: Sellouts, Smallpox, Sailors and Stars
Scott and Aaron remember vaccine pioneer Edward Jenner and evolution teacher John Scopes – but Aaron’s not a fan of his post-teaching career.
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History Matters: The Best C That Ever Was Given
This week, Scott and Aaron remember the 1992 ratification of the 27th Amendment – a process that began with a college student’s paper.
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History Matters: History, The Past, The Old Days, Once Upon A Time
This week in history: the first edition of Roget’s Thesaurus is published, and a tweak to the harpsichord becomes the world’s first piano.
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History Matters: Talk About a Needle in a Haystack
This week, Scott and Aaron discuss historical leaders who were willing to go back to the drawing board and correct mistakes.
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History Matters: Surrenders, Erasers, Midnight Rides
This week in history; the Civil War comes to an end in North Carolina; Paul Revere makes his famed midnight ride; the pencil erasure is born, and more.
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History Matters: Wars Begin, Wars End
This week in history: the Civil War begins, the Civil War ends, and colonial North Carolina takes a big step towards revolution.
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History Matters: Oh, What A Beautiful Morning
This week, Scott and Aaron look back on the debut of “Oklahoma,” the first dance marathon, and the first appearance of the peace symbol.
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History Matters: Pushing Against the Boundaries
This week, Scott and Aaron honor figures who pushed boundaries, and Scott learns that he’s a Marvel superhero.
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History Matters: Green To The Max
This week, Scott and Aaron celebrate historical Americans (famous and otherwise) who fought to make their world a better place.
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