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The First Road Trip

Stuff You Should Know

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Road Trip Chronicles: Humor and Challenges

This chapter recounts the humorous and adventurous road trip taken by Horatio Jackson and his companions in 1903, featuring amusing anecdotes including an incident with a duck and a pit bull named Bud who became their beloved mascot. Despite facing numerous challenges like breakdowns and difficult terrains, the travelers embraced their journey across the United States, eventually celebrating their arrival in Manhattan after 63 days. The narrative reflects on the historical impact of early road trips and the evolving perception of driving in society, enriched by listener-submitted trivia.

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