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Deep Dive: Honest Abe’s Turning Point, Sousa’s March, and the Rubber-Band Hack - November 6, 2025
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In this Deep Dive episode, our hosts discuss the historical, cultural, and practical threads that connect moments in history to everyday life.
- 📜 On this day in 1860: Monica and Ethan unpack the concise but weighty phrase “Honest Abe,” exploring how Abraham Lincoln’s election to the U.S. presidency signaled a turning point that set the stage for profound national change and carried diplomatic and domestic significance.
- 🎂 Birthday spotlight: The hosts celebrate John Philip Sousa (1854), Mike Nichols (1931), and James Naismith (1861), with a deeper look at Sousa — his marches like “The Stars and Stripes Forever,” his role professionalizing American marching bands, touring as cultural export, and the showmanship and organizational standards that cemented his influence.
- 💡 Fact of the day: A handy preservation tip — rubber bands last longer when refrigerated. Monica and Ethan discuss how colder storage slows degradation, making this a practical trick for organizers, crafters, and prop teams.
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