Chester Greenwood patents the modern-day earmuff - March 13th, 1877
On this day in 1877, amateur inventor Chester Greenwood received a patent for his new and improved style of earmuffs.
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Kenneth LeBel jumps 17 barrels on ice skates - December 18th, 1965
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On this day in 1965, American speed skater Ken LeBel set a world record by jumping over 17 barrels while wearing ice skates.
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