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This week on Horrible History, we're covering two tales of privileged white men with a ton of bravado and negligence!
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This week on Horrible History, we're covering two tales of privileged white men with a ton of bravado and negligence!
First, Rachel heads to Washington D.C. to talk about Daniel Sickles, the first person to be acquitted of murder due to temporary insanity. Then, Emily heads to Vernon, New Jersey to share the crazy story of Action Park - America's most dangerous amusement/water park.
Plus, don't miss the beginning of Rachel's story where she shares some "fun" facts about the Civil War!
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Trigger Warning: graphic violence
Sources:
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- Washington Post
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- Wikipedia - Daniel Sickles
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