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Distractions & Diversions during The Depression
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Dionne Quintuplets!
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Ontario government took over their care as their family was extremely poor
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They rarely saw their parents or siblings and were constantly tested and observed
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A road was built to the nursery so people could come and see them
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The Ontario government made over $500 million dollars in the tourist industry they built around these babies (you could buy postcards, mugs and even fertility stones)
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After a 9 year legal battle, the Quintuplets were returned to their family
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The CBC was developed to compete with the rising popularity of American radio programs such as “The Lone Ranger” & “The Happy Gang”
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Baseball’s popularity increased with the likes of Babe Ruth…
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The first All-Star game!
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… and the “Negro Leagues” had a faithful following of 25 000 fans.
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