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The Life of Johnny Appleseed

Stuff You Missed in History Class

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Johnny Appleseed: The First Conservationist

Johnny Appleseed is a figure in American history that some people may believe incorrectly to be mythical but was in fact real. We learn about him as elementary school kids but we really only get a very weird brief sliver of the reality of his life. People imagine, if you say Johnny Appleseed, probably going to imagine a guy walking around in rags or skins barefooted with a sack full of apple seeds and then moving on. Well, I've seen the cartoons. That's how it is. It's basically accurate. Now let's make that dream a reality, Herbie. Miracle Grow. All you need to know to grow. Welcome to Stufumas and History

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