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Post #106870 by chase_317 on Sat, Aug 7, 2004 12:21 PM

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August 7, 1947 - The Kon-Tiki, Thor Heyerdahl's balsa wood raft, landed at Raroia in the Tuamotu Islands.

And to make it an even greater day...

August 7,1794 - Farmers in Pennsylvania rebeled against federal taxs on liquor, starting the Whiskey Rebellion.

Better be sure to get your drink on tonight!

[ Edited by: chase_317 on 2004-08-07 12:25 ]