An Ounce - For Your Consideration
Discover hidden stories from historyâbite-sized, clever tales that challenge what you thought you knew. At An Ounce, we uncover the little moments that quietly changed everything, surprising truths, and fascinating facts you wonât hear elsewhere.
Iâm Jim Fugateâretired firefighter, lifelong learner, and an outside-the-box thinker who loves sharing historyâs hidden gems. These quick, engaging stories donât take themselves too seriously, wonât steal your precious time, and might just make you feel a little bit smarter.
I hope youâll join a community of curious minds who enjoy a fresh take on historyâwhere conversation is always open and everyoneâs invited.
An Ounce - For Your Consideration
Sisters Who Dared To Ride 5500 Miles Across America
Join us on the incredible journey of two sisters who dared to ride 5500 miles across America on their Indian Power Plus motorcycles in 1916. Follow their tough, adventurous journey as they prove a point and travel on their own terms!
You've probably never heard of them. But you should have. .
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First mayor in the United States, who was also a mom, before she had the right to vote - https://youtu.be/_BuVI_I-wBU
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"Do not follow where the path may lead. Go, instead, where there is no path and leave a trail." ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson
âCourage doesnât always roar. Sometimes courage is the quiet voice at the end of the day saying, âI will try again tomorrow.ââ ~ Mary Anne Radmacher
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Inquiries: jim@anounce.org
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Online References for this episode:
Van Buren Sisters Official Website: https://www.vanburensisters.com/
American Motorcyclist Association Hall of Fame: https://hof.motorcyclemuseum.org/halloffame/detail.aspx?RacerID=285
Women in Exploration Timeline: https://womeninexploration.org/timeline/augusta-adeline-van-buren
Expedition Portal Article:
https://expeditionportal.com/pioneers-of-moto-history-the-van-buren-sisters-1916-ride-across-america/
American Motorcyclist Association Spotlight: https://americanmotorcyclist.com/ama-hof-spotlight-augusta-and-adeline-van-buren/
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Attributions and Credits:
Music: All music sourced from Cyberlinkâs, Power Director 365 music library.
Images and video from Wikimedia Commons, iStock, Getty, and generated with AI as noted in video.
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