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July 15, 2016

Strange But True!

Q. Prognosticating is not one of humanity's strong suits. According to Jeff Wilser of Mental Floss magazine, what are a few of history's “not entirely accurate predictions”?

A. Referring to the historic signing of the “Declaration of Independence,” John Adams on July 3, 1776, declared, “The second day of July 1776 will be the most memorable date in the history of America… I am apt to believe that it will be celebrated, by succeeding generations, as the great anniversary festival.”


 
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