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The World’s First Phone Call ☎️ Happened In Boston

On March 10, 1876, in his Boston laboratory located at 5 Exeter Place, Alexander Graham Bell made history by conducting the first successful telephone call.

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Dorchester 🍫 Ground Zero for American Chocolate

The United States is home to some of the world's most renowned chocolate makers in the world like Hershys’s and Nestles to name a couple.

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90 Feet Below 🚜 How the Ted Williams Tunnel Became The Deepest In America

When we think of engineering marvels, our minds often turn to soaring skyscrapers, expansive bridges, or vast dams.

SB Editorial Team 7/7/23 SB Editorial Team 7/7/23

Kelly’s Roast Beef 🥩 From Beachside Classic To Celeb Favorite

OG Kelly's Roast Beef opened on Revere Beach in 1951 by founders Frank McCarthy and Raymond Carey. Neither partner wanted the restaurant named after themselves, so they to name it after their great friend Thomas Kelley who was a florist from Dorchester.

SB Editorial Team 7/1/23 SB Editorial Team 7/1/23

Boston Held The First Recorded Fireworks Display In The US (1801)

In 1801, the very first recorded public fireworks display in the country took place in Boston. It was organized by Colonel Thomas H. Perkins and held on the Common.

Marshmallow Fluff Chronicles 🤤</a> From Somerville Invention to National Sensation

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Marshmallow Fluff Chronicles 🤤 From Somerville Invention to National Sensation

Somerville MA, 1917, Archibald Query, a local entrepreneur, inventor, and candy maker developed a recipe for a light and spreadable marshmallow-like substance…

SB Editorial Team 6/14/23 SB Editorial Team 6/14/23

From Paris to Parker House 🇫🇷 The Intriguing Journey of Boston Cream Pie

The exact origins of the Boston cream pie are a subject of some debate, but it is widely believed to have been created by a French chef named M. Sanzian at Boston's Parker House Hotel.

SB Editorial Team 6/5/23 SB Editorial Team 6/5/23

Boston Light 💡 Is The First Light House In The United States

Sit back, grab a Dunkin' coffee, and let's dive into the fascinating history, a few wild moments, and what this legendary beacon is up to these days.

SB Editorial Team 6/3/23 SB Editorial Team 6/3/23

5️⃣ Things That Happened In Boston First

Boston is one of the oldest cities in the United States so naturally we’ve had many groundbreaking events that happened here. In this blog post…

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Boston's Secret Society 🤫 The Freemasons and Their Influence

Boston, with its deep roots in American history, is a city filled with secrets and stories that stretch back centuries.

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The Ether Dome 🤫 Boston's Hidden Gem Above Mass General

Boston is a city teeming with stories that trace back centuries. But perhaps one of the lesser-known historical sites lies above one of the city's most modern facilities:

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Revere Beach 🏖️ A Journey into America's First Public Beach

Revere Beach, the ultimate summer hotspot north of the city is widely believed to be the oldest public beach in the United States. Picture this: it's 1896, and the sun is scorching.

SB Editorial Team 5/22/23 SB Editorial Team 5/22/23

3 Remarkable Innovations 🔬 Born At MIT

Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) is the best technology college in the world. It stands as a global powerhouse of innovation, renowned for its cutting-edge R and D.

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Boston Inventions That Made History 👨🏻‍🔬 Polaroid, Telephone, and Microwave Oven

Boston is and always has been a hotbed of innovation. Some of the most significant inventions of our time have come out of our city, thanks in large part to the world-class universities…