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In 1907, This Daring Performer Walked on Water From Cincinnati to New Orleans
Charles Oldrieve used custom-made wooden shoes to float on the water’s surface and propel himself forward.
by
Erica Westly
via
Smithsonian Magazine
on
October 30, 2025
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The History of Seat-Belt Laws Shows Public Health Doesn’t Have To Be Partisan
Tennessee’s surprising role in the adoption of life-saving seat belt laws.
by
Erica Westly
via
Made By History
on
February 10, 2022
