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- The Great Boston Molasses Flood of 1919 (2018) https://www.newenglandhistoricalsociety.com/great-boston-molasses-disaster-1919/ 29 comments
- George Washington had the right idea "Washington, concerned about disease and disgusted by ‘intolerable smells,’ ordered five lashes for anyone who did not use ‘a proper Necessary.’ He also ordered two windows cut in every hut to let in fresh air." https://www.newenglandhistoricalsociety.com/seven-fun-continental-army-facts/ 28 comments army
- Nonantum, the New England Town With Its Own Special Language http://www.newenglandhistoricalsociety.com/nonantum-the-new-england-town-with-its-own-special-language/?fbclid=iwar3nfhkldp08jpv9khirwxvnrlvlasoofeqkutjhq06j85ulx1reqgiun1o 10 comments linguistics
- Biggest badass on Omaha Beach on D-Day. He led the breakthrough and told Rangers to lead the way. He went on to clear a house the following day http://www.newenglandhistoricalsociety.com/norman-cota-overlooked-hero-d-day-next-day/ 136 comments history
- Oldest badass on D-Day -General Norman Cota http://www.newenglandhistoricalsociety.com/norman-cota-overlooked-hero-d-day-next-day/ 5 comments army
- 1816: The Year Without a Summer - New England Historical Society http://www.newenglandhistoricalsociety.com/1816-year-without-summer/ 5 comments history
- TIL in 1932, Jimmie Foxx tied Babe Ruth's record of 60 home runs in a season, but was not recognized due to a technicality that erased two home runs hit in a game that was rained out before 5 innings were completed http://www.newenglandhistoricalsociety.com/flashback-photo-jimmie-foxx-hits-another-home-run/ 12 comments baseball