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Odd Facts From History And Trivia Tidbits
A collage of curious notes covers historical feats and trivia. Highlights include the first cross-country railroad excursion in 1870 funded by Boston merchants, Guinea pigs misnamed in origin, Phi Beta Kappa’s 1776 founding, allegro ma non troppo meaning, Balboa naming the Pacific as the Great South Sea, Magellan’s later naming, milk contributing about a quarter of annual American food, and assorted dated musings and letters such as Dear Ada and Dear Noah with playful headings.
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United States
Atlantic
Pacific
Boston Board of Trade
Balboa
Pacific Ocean
Great South Sea