EPISODE · Nov 21, 2024 · 3 MIN
People Named A North Carolina Town ‘Whynot’ Because Why Not
from Cool Weird Awesome with Brady Carlson · host Brady Carlson
Today in 1789, North Carolina became the twelfth state to ratify the US Constitution. In the central part of the state there's an unincorporated community that locals named Whynot for a pretty unusual reason. Plus: starting Saturday in Milwaukee, it’s Trainfest, which bills itself as the largest operating model railroad show in the US. Whynot, North Carolina Was Named Out of Sheer Boredom (Conde Nast Traveler) Trainfest 2024 Why not visit our Patreon site and support our show?
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Today in 1789, North Carolina became the twelfth state to ratify the US Constitution. In the central part of the state there's an unincorporated community that locals named Whynot for a pretty unusual reason. Plus: starting Saturday in Milwaukee, it’s Trainfest, which bills itself as the largest operating model railroad show in the US. Whynot, North Carolina Was Named Out of Sheer Boredom (Conde Nast Traveler) Trainfest 2024 Why not visit our Patreon site and support our show?
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People Named A North Carolina Town ‘Whynot’ Because Why Not
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