Deep Dive: From Meat Inspection to the World Wide Web: Pivotal Changes in History - June 30, 2025
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🎙️ Join hosts Cassandra Joyce and Kara Swift as they delve into pivotal moments in history on this day. In 1906, the U.S. Congress passed the Meat Inspection Act, revolutionizing food safety standards in America. 📚 Discover how Upton Sinclair's novel, 'The Jungle,' catalyzed this legislative change through powerful investigative journalism and public demand. 📈
Fast forward to the digital age, and we celebrate the birthday of Tim Berners-Lee, the visionary behind the World Wide Web. 🌐 Explore how his groundbreaking idea of a collaborative, open web transformed global communication and access to information. 💡
Plus, enjoy a quirky fact about the Sioux Gateway Airport's unique code, SUX, and how it's turned potential negativity into a charming local brand. ✈️ Embrace the unexpected in this engaging episode! 🎧
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