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Podcast: The Strange History Podcast
Episode: Traditions Are Born, Queens Are Executed, and History Pretends Everything Is Fine
Description: February 8th looks like a harmless date — and that’s exactly why it can’t be trusted. In this episode of The Strange History Podcast, host Amy explores the strange, unsettling, and quietly world-changing events that all happened on February 8th. From the founding of the Boy Scouts of America and the creation of lifelong traditions, to the execution of Mary, Queen of Scots, to Delaware becoming the first state to ratify the U.S. Constitution, this date proves that history doesn’t need chaos to reshape the world. You’ll also hear about Cold War February 8ths when nothing happened —...