The Strange Tradition that Forced Everyone in New York to Move House on the Same Day
Ridiculous History
iHeartPodcasts
4.2 • 4.7K Ratings
🗓️ 10 December 2019
⏱️ 45 minutes
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Summary
It's no secret that moving can be a hassle -- the packing, preparation, time and money spent relocating from one home to another can be a huge pain. Now imagine if everyone in your town had to move on the same day. For decades this was the case in New York City, where all residents (for some reason) had to move on May 1st. Join the guys as they delve into the strange tradition that forced every resident of New York City to move on the same chaotic day.
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| 2:06.0 | Thank you so much for tuning in. My name is Ben. My name is Noel Ben. You know what? It stresses me out more than anything in the whole wide world. |
| 2:13.0 | Is it moving? Yeah, you know it is, baby. You know it is. That's right because you're like most people. |
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