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April 24, 1895

Posted on April 24, 2019 by Joel Byers

On April 24, 1895, American Joshua Slocum started his journey that would see him finish the first solo circumnavigation of the world. He left Boston, Massachusetts in his sloop, the “Spray” and sailed single-handed around the world. He stopped at many of the ports around the world, met people and mailed letters back to friends … Continue reading →

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February 28, 1646

Posted on February 28, 2019 by Joel Byers

On February 28, 1646, Roger Scott, of Lynn, Massachusetts, was tried and found guilty of sleeping in church. After a long day at work in the field on Saturday, and in 1646 they were all long days at work in the field, Roger Scott fell asleep during Sunday service. He was rudely awakened by one … Continue reading →

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July 24th, 1664

Posted on July 24, 2014 by Joel Byers

On This Date in TWISTED-HISTORY.com in 1664, wealthy non-church members in Massachusetts were given the right to vote. Apparently God and the government could trust wealthy men who didn’t go to church to pick the best candidate, but poor men who refused to go to church, well, they were just worthless and didn’t deserve a … Continue reading →

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