EPISODE · Sep 8, 2023 · 3 MIN
The Egg Cream Is A Refreshing New York City Classic
from Cool Weird Awesome with Brady Carlson · host Brady Carlson
Today in 1664, the city previously known as New Amsterdam came under English control and was promptly renamed New York. So we're celebrating an NYC classic, the egg cream. Plus: the US Postal Service has an interesting new set of stamps featuring close-ups of really, really tiny stuff. The Origins of NYC’s Famous Egg Cream and Where to Find One (Untapped New York) A New USPS Collection Enlarges the World’s Tiniest Lifeforms to the Size of a Postage Stamp (Colossal) Our Patreon backers are pure sweetness, thanks for your support!
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Today in 1664, the city previously known as New Amsterdam came under English control and was promptly renamed New York. So we're celebrating an NYC classic, the egg cream. Plus: the US Postal Service has an interesting new set of stamps featuring close-ups of really, really tiny stuff. The Origins of NYC’s Famous Egg Cream and Where to Find One (Untapped New York) A New USPS Collection Enlarges the World’s Tiniest Lifeforms to the Size of a Postage Stamp (Colossal) Our Patreon backers are pure sweetness, thanks for your support!
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