The History of the Pony Express
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Date: 2022-12-29
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weird_history
Americans today want to forget about our past and the people that were the true pioneers that made life easier for everyone that came afterward. Taking the Oregon Trail, the Pony Express, building roads, etc, etc, these were extremely brave people with pioneering spirit that got nothing for free. These people made America what it eventually became, through hard work and more hard work. We need to once again start teaching our youth about the people that made America into what it eventually became.
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Americans today want to forget about our past and the people that were the true pioneers that made life easier for everyone that came afterward. Taking the Oregon Trail, the Pony Express, building roads, etc, etc, these were extremely brave people with pioneering spirit that got nothing for free. These people made America what it eventually became, through hard work and more hard work. We need to once again start teaching our youth about the people that made America into what it eventually became.
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Jovan
Excellent video. I grew up in Marysville, KS, the first home station west of St Joe. One of the illustrations you used was of the building that was the station. Another station you used, as an illustration, was the Hollenberg Station, where a friend of mine was the caretaker in the 1950s. I had friends who lived in Guittard Station, the last relay station east of Marysville. The video brought back lots of memories!
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Excellent video. I grew up in Marysville, KS, the first home station west of St Joe. One of the illustrations you used was of the building that was the station. Another station you used, as an illustration, was the Hollenberg Station, where a friend of mine was the caretaker in the 1950s. I had friends who lived in Guittard Station, the last relay station east of Marysville. The video brought back lots of memories!
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lowlife
I'd love to see more pieces of equestrian history! It's such an underrated topic, considering that the horses, donkeys and mules literally carried European history on their backs. Some cultures like Mongols still rever the horse to this day, but for us it's just a niche weird hobby now. People WAY underestimate the role of transport, pack and work animals in civilisation.
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I'd love to see more pieces of equestrian history! It's such an underrated topic, considering that the horses, donkeys and mules literally carried European history on their backs. Some cultures like Mongols still rever the horse to this day, but for us it's just a niche weird hobby now. People WAY underestimate the role of transport, pack and work animals in civilisation.
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Rob
I'm riding the new Pony Express Bikepacking Route this summer, as well as re-tracing the Chisholm Trail cattle drive. They nearly connect in Kansas City, so it'll be easy to stitch the two together.
To the best of my knowledge, it'll be the first time someone's stitched these two historical wild west routes together on a single bicycle tour.
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I'm riding the new Pony Express Bikepacking Route this summer, as well as re-tracing the Chisholm Trail cattle drive. They nearly connect in Kansas City, so it'll be easy to stitch the two together.
To the best of my knowledge, it'll be the first time someone's stitched these two historical wild west routes together on a single bicycle tour.
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Osiris3657
St. Joseph is about an hour north of Kansas City, which I was visiting this past May. I drove up to see Jesse James' house where he was killed, and down the street is the Pony Express Museum. Checked that out too, very interesting stuff and worth your time
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St. Joseph is about an hour north of Kansas City, which I was visiting this past May. I drove up to see Jesse James' house where he was killed, and down the street is the Pony Express Museum. Checked that out too, very interesting stuff and worth your time
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History
Ideas: 1. Expand timeline videos for 1700-1900s done by decade. Keep the same format covering the various things going on, you have really fine tuned those. 2. States when added to the Union. 3. Presidents Thanks for what you guys do you really are great!
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Ideas: 1. Expand timeline videos for 1700-1900s done by decade. Keep the same format covering the various things going on, you have really fine tuned those. 2. States when added to the Union. 3. Presidents Thanks for what you guys do you really are great!
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YourMomDotCom
People are spooked by the CIA. Mystified about the NSA. Detest the IRS. Fear the FBI. Concoct conspiracies about the CDC.
But the mailman is the only federal agent who comes by your home and goes through your mail almost every day.
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People are spooked by the CIA. Mystified about the NSA. Detest the IRS. Fear the FBI. Concoct conspiracies about the CDC.
But the mailman is the only federal agent who comes by your home and goes through your mail almost every day.
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Uncle
It really is amazing how important communication is to anyone anywhere. Nowadays we can expect almost all packages and mail sent through whatever postal or courier service to arrive at the destination. However worse for wear it ends up
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It really is amazing how important communication is to anyone anywhere. Nowadays we can expect almost all packages and mail sent through whatever postal or courier service to arrive at the destination. However worse for wear it ends up
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Kiah
Im from st joe and for field trips they take you to see the museum and house but no one here really cares about it so dont expect hospitality if you come here: ) (anyways really weird to see people talk about your home town)
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Im from st joe and for field trips they take you to see the museum and house but no one here really cares about it so dont expect hospitality if you come here: ) (anyways really weird to see people talk about your home town)
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Robin
Because of the economic crisis that always comes up the best thing to be on every wise individuals mind or list is to invest in different streams of income thats not depending on the government to generate funds.
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Because of the economic crisis that always comes up the best thing to be on every wise individuals mind or list is to invest in different streams of income thats not depending on the government to generate funds.
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DTFonMyBalls
I work in a clinic and there's patients that need prescriptions and records delivered by hand. We call it the pony express. The pony express still exists and probably always will in practicality.
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I work in a clinic and there's patients that need prescriptions and records delivered by hand. We call it the pony express. The pony express still exists and probably always will in practicality.
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Elizabeth
Years ago as an educator I learned that many Pony Express riders were about the same age as my high school freshman students. Sounds like the need for speed has always appealed to young men.
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Years ago as an educator I learned that many Pony Express riders were about the same age as my high school freshman students. Sounds like the need for speed has always appealed to young men.
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YellowBrickExpat
Nice episode! I live in Kansas City, so just south of St. Joseph, and I have a college friend from Marysville, KS! I'm shocked the system only operated for 18 months.
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Nice episode! I live in Kansas City, so just south of St. Joseph, and I have a college friend from Marysville, KS! I'm shocked the system only operated for 18 months.
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Bill
My grandmas family ran a pony express stop just outside of Placerville in California. Now a restaurant called the sportsman's hall still the original building.
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My grandmas family ran a pony express stop just outside of Placerville in California. Now a restaurant called the sportsman's hall still the original building.
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weird_history
There is a pony express station in Gothenburg, NE that was saved and moved there from its original location. It's open to the public and neat to see.
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There is a pony express station in Gothenburg, NE that was saved and moved there from its original location. It's open to the public and neat to see.
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Gordon
I was surprised to learn that the Pony Express only lasted 18 months. I am sure that there are a lot of people who think that it continued for many years.
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I was surprised to learn that the Pony Express only lasted 18 months. I am sure that there are a lot of people who think that it continued for many years.
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Barza
8: 20 maybe totally bicing
I heard it and I was like: hmmmm weird word lemme check how it is written
Then sees the word that doesnt exist Bicing
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8: 20 maybe totally bicing
I heard it and I was like: hmmmm weird word lemme check how it is written
Then sees the word that doesnt exist Bicing
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Justine
I dunno why but i remember a scene from The Simpsons where Lisa gave out a mail to a horseback rider all with attire in exchange of liquor lol
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I dunno why but i remember a scene from The Simpsons where Lisa gave out a mail to a horseback rider all with attire in exchange of liquor lol
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The7Reaper
The pony express may not have lasted long but the folks that delivered the mail in the short period of time were certified badasses.
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The pony express may not have lasted long but the folks that delivered the mail in the short period of time were certified badasses.
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4721ArcherSuh
I don't think I've ever answered yes to a Weird History video's closing question of, Do you think you could have survived?
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I don't think I've ever answered yes to a Weird History video's closing question of, Do you think you could have survived?
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