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Nov 2024
34m 41s

What’s the history of Black Friday?

American Public Media
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Black Friday is a huge shopping holiday in the U.S. that happens the day after Thanksgiving. There are tons of sales and sometimes people even wait for hours outside of stores to get the best deals! But where did this mega shopping day even come from? And what’s in it for the stores? Forever Ago and Million Bazillion have teamed up to investigate! Join Joy D ... Show More
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