On this day in 1821, the rubber fire hose was patented by James Boyd. 

- And the very next day, for the very first time, someone said, “Up your nose with a rubber hose!”

Have a great day, I’ll see you back here Thursday, and don’t forget to check out Podcast #44 - with the inside scoop on Johnny Carson! It’s on the DickPurtan.com homepage! 

-Dick 

 

 

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