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The British Used to Hate Umbrellas
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National pride can be good... but it can also make you foolish and wet. In the 1750s, a London man took to the streets holding an umbrella—and braved jeers, rock-throwing haters, and even a cab that tried to run him over. We explore why rainy England was once so anti-umbrella, and whether that fight was really ever settled.
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64 episodes
Manage episode 176853662 series 1086555
National pride can be good... but it can also make you foolish and wet. In the 1750s, a London man took to the streets holding an umbrella—and braved jeers, rock-throwing haters, and even a cab that tried to run him over. We explore why rainy England was once so anti-umbrella, and whether that fight was really ever settled.
Get in touch!
Newsletter: jasonfeifer.bulletin.com
Website: jasonfeifer.com
Instagram: @heyfeifer
Twitter: @heyfeifer
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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