Say cheese! The first selfie was taken in Philadelphia in 1839

Did you know the first selfie was taken in Philadelphia in 1839? In honor of the nation's 250th anniversary, the city is celebrating with 52 Weeks of Firsts, highlighting a historic milestone each week. KYW Newsradio's John McDevitt shares more. (Photo by Robert Cornelius/Getty Images)

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