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To: JoeProBono
The only cover up here is that the Wright Bros. were not the first to fly. That honor goes to Aurora resident “Whacko” Pete Smith.Fondly refereed to as that”Whacko”. Smith was trying out his new invention, The Smith flier when suddenly an up draft sent him into Windmills blades. The town in honor of Smiths well known “Wackiness” decided to play one last practical joke.
22 posted on 08/13/2009 7:02:59 AM PDT by JimC214
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24 posted on 08/13/2009 7:05:42 AM PDT by JoeProBono (A closed mouth gathers no feet)
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