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He made pants using cloth he bought at a bargain price from another vendor that got "stuck" with a canceled order, and similarly with the dye.
Hershiser began his streak by ending his outing at Montreal on Aug. 20 with four scoreless frames. The right-hander then held the opposition without a run in each of his six September starts, throwing five straight nine-inning shutouts before finishing with 10 innings in a game the Dodgers lost, 2-1, to the Padres in 16. Overall, Hershiser threw 41 of his 59 innings on the road, including the final 28, locking up the National League Cy Young Award in the process. Though only regular-season innings count in the record books, Hershiser unofficially extended his streak to 67 in Game 1 of the NL Championship Series against the Mets on Oct. 4. That postseason, he posted a 1.05 ERA over 42 2/3 innings, threw two shutouts and was named Most Valuable Player of both the NLCS and World Series. The streak could have continued in 1989, but Hershiser allowed a run in the first inning of his season debut against the Reds.
2. Don Drysdale, Dodgers, 58 IP, May 14-June 8, 1968
Drysdale was 31 years old and in the 13th of his 14 seasons in 1968, the so-called "Year of the Pitcher." On May 14 against the Cubs at Dodger Stadium, the Hall of Fame righty tossed the first of six consecutive shutouts, which remains a Major League record. The streak finally ended with a sacrifice fly by Phillies pinch-hitter Howie Bedell in the fifth inning of a game on June 8. Twenty years later, Drysdale was working as a broadcaster for the Dodgers and was on hand to see Hershiser eclipse his record.
Before Drysdale, Walter Johnson held the all-time scoreless innings record, with a 55 2/3-inning streak for the Washington Senators in 1913. That remains the third-best mark in history if the dead-ball era is included
3. Cristopher Sánchez, Phillies, 50 2/3 IP, April 30-June 3, 2026
Already a Cy Young favorite after a runner-up finish in 2025, Sánchez found yet another gear in 2026. His streak began, ironically, in a game that got off to an inauspicious start; he surrendered two runs in the top of the first on April 30 against the Giants. But that was all they got, and it was all anyone would be getting for a while. Sánchez completed his night with 5 2/3 scoreless and then held opponents scoreless through the entire month of May (five starts, 39 IP) before finally blinking with two outs in the seventh inning of his June 3 start against the Padres, allowing a run via a Jackson Merrill RBI single. (It was, unsurprisingly, the Padres' only damage against him that night.)
Although he didn't quite manage to climb to the very top of this leaderboard, Sánchez did set quite an impressive record with his scoreless streak; his now stands as the longest single-season streak by a left-handed pitcher since the mound was moved to its current distance in 1893.
4. Bob Gibson, Cardinals, 47 IP, June 2-26, 1968
With Drysdale's streak still going, Gibson began one of his own, over the final two innings of a complete-game victory against the Mets, in Game 1 of a doubleheader at Shea Stadium. He followed that up with five straight shutouts before allowing a run in the first inning on July 1 at Dodger Stadium. Coincidentally, Gibson defeated Drysdale that day, allowing only the one run. Gibson's streak was part of a longer run of 11 straight complete games (including eight shutouts), during which he allowed three runs over 99 innings, for a 0.27 ERA. That season, he recorded a live-ball era record 1.12 ERA, posting 28 complete games and 13 shutouts.
5. Zack Greinke, Dodgers, 45 2/3 IP, June 18-July 26, 2015
On July 19 at Washington, Greinke joined Hershiser -- a current Dodgers broadcaster -- and Drysdale as the only pitchers since at least 1914 to put together six straight scoreless starts, and the first to do so while also surrendering four or fewer hits in each. Greinke's streak ended in the third inning of his next start, against the Mets, just after his streak became the fourth-longest in history. Over his 45 2/3 innings, he struck out 43 batters while walking four. Opponents hit .124/.152/.144 against him while reaching third base only twice.
6. Carl Hubbell, Giants, 45 1/3 IP, July 13-Aug. 1, 1933
The Hall of Fame left-hander won the NL MVP Award in 1933, when he led the league in wins (23), ERA (1.66), innings (308 2/3) and shutouts (10). Three of those shutouts came during this streak, which actually included two relief appearances. On July 19 at Pittsburgh, Hubbell took over with two outs in the first inning and went the rest of the way with 8 1/3 scoreless frames. He also tossed two innings out of the bullpen on July 30, two days before his streak ended in the sixth inning of a start against the Giants. Hubbell, a screwball artist, didn't pull off this feat by overpowering hitters, logging just 10 strikeouts over 37 1/3 innings during the streak's five full outings.
7. Sal Maglie, Giants, 45 IP, Aug. 16-Sept. 13, 1950
Nicknamed "The Barber" for his tendency to throw up-and-in fastballs, Maglie debuted in the Majors as a 28-year-old in 1945, then didn't pitch at that level again until '50. Initially a reliever, he eventually worked his way into the rotation and wound up posting an NL-best 2.71 ERA over 47 games (16 starts). His streak included six starts and three relief appearances. During the streak's seven full outings, he posted a modest 12-to-8 strikeout-to-walk ratio but allowed only three extra-base hits, all doubles.
8. Zac Gallen, D-backs, 44 1/3 IP, Aug. 8-Sept. 11, 2022
Perhaps the most surprising name on this list, Gallen came seemingly out of nowhere to put together one of the best pitching stretches ever. The 27-year-old began his streak by throwing seven shutout innings against the Pirates at Chase Field on Aug. 8, and didn't look back. Including that start, Gallen racked up six straight scoreless outings of six-plus innings, joining Drysdale, Hershiser and Clayton Kershaw as the only pitchers in the Modern Era to have such a streak.
9. Brandon Webb, D-backs, 42 IP, July 20-Aug. 17, 2007
Webb was the NL's defending Cy Young Award winner in 2007, when he went 18-10 with a 3.01 ERA to finish as the runner-up. The righty began his streak in the final inning of his start at Wrigley Field on July 20, then racked up five straight scoreless outings after that. The last three of those were complete games, including a 1-0 Arizona win on Aug. 11 against Washington, and a two-hitter on Aug. 17 at Atlanta. Webb was the first pitcher since Roger Clemens in 1998 to record three consecutive shutouts. During his scoreless streak, Webb allowed 24 hits and a .162 average.
10 (tie). Clayton Kershaw, Dodgers, 41 IP, June 13-July 10, 2014
Kershaw's streak arrived in the midst of an NL MVP Award-winning campaign that also saw the lefty capture his third NL Cy Young Award in four seasons while going 21-3 with a 1.77 ERA. In his first full outing of the streak, on June 18 against the Rockies, he struck out 15 in a no-hitter that came one Hanley Ramirez error away from a perfect game. Over the course of the 41 innings, Kershaw retired the leadoff man 36 times and racked up 52 strikeouts.
10 (tie). Ted Lyons, White Sox, 41 IP, Aug. 9-26, 1926
Like Kershaw, Lyons tossed a no-hitter during his streak, on Aug. 21 at Fenway Park. According to SABR, the Hall of Fame righty walked the first batter of that game on four pitches, then allowed no more baserunners the rest of the way, with the exception of an error. Lyons' streak also included a six-inning relief appearance in a 13-inning win at Cleveland on Aug. 11, two days after he threw a complete game. It ended in agonizing fashion, with Lyons tossing nine scoreless innings at Washington before giving up an unearned run in the 10th to lose, 1-0. The last 34 innings of Lyons' streak came on the road.
10 (tie). Luis Tiant, Indians, 41 IP, April 28-May 17, 1968
The third member of this list from "The Year of the Pitcher," the Cuban righty led the American League with a 1.60 ERA and nine shutouts that season. His streak started with four consecutive shutouts, three of them on the road, in which Tiant gave up just 14 total hits (one for extra bases) and struck out 35 over 36 innings, with opponents hitting .118 off him. Four years later, Tiant authored another streak for the Red Sox, this one lasting 40 innings and also including four straight shutouts. Walter Johnson (1913 and '18) is the only other pitcher in baseball history with multiple scoreless streaks of at least 40 innings.
Longest single-season scoreless streaks in MLB history, since mound moved to 60'6" (1893):
Via Elias Sports Bureau
1. Orel Hershiser, Dodgers, 59 IP, Aug. 30-Sept. 28, 1988
2. Don Drysdale, Dodgers, 58 IP, May 14-June 8, 1968
3. Walter Johnson, Senators, 55 2/3 IP, April 10-May 14, 1913
4. Jack Coombs, Athletics, 53 IP, Sept. 5-Sept. 25, 1910
5. Cristopher Sánchez, Phillies, 50 2/3 IP, April 30-June 3, 2026
6. Bob Gibson, Cardinals, 47 IP, June 2-26, 1968
7. Zack Greinke, Dodgers, 45 2/3 IP, June 18-July 26, 2015
8. Carl Hubbell, Giants, 45 1/3 IP, July 13-Aug. 1, 1933
9 (tie). Cy Young, Red Sox, 45 IP, April 25-May 17, 1904
9 (tie). Doc White, White Sox, 45 IP, Sept. 12-30, 1904
9 (tie). Sal Maglie, Giants, 45 IP, Aug. 16-Sept. 4, 1950
Gregg Olson holds the longest scoreless streak for a reliever at 41 innings, but it spanned two seasons for the Orioles in 1989-90, so the streak isn't eligible for this list. See the top 10 scoreless streaks for relievers right here.
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migalyto
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May 30, 1943
On this day in 1943, the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League (AAGPBL) began play as a way to keep baseball going during World War II. Created by Chicago Cubs owner Philip Wrigley, the league broke ground for women's professional sports in America. The AAGPBL folded in 1954, but its legacy endured. A Hall of Fame exhibit in 1988 and the beloved film A League of Their Own in 1992 demonstrated the league's lasting impact.
On this day in 1943, the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League (AAGPBL) began play as a way to keep baseball going during World War II. Created by Chicago Cubs owner Philip Wrigley, the league broke ground for women's professional sports in America. The AAGPBL folded in 1954, but its legacy endured. A Hall of Fame exhibit in 1988 and the beloved film A League of Their Own in 1992 demonstrated the league's lasting impact.
TLOC
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Today is Sunday, May 31, 2026
The History of Today
1870 - E.J. DeSemdt patented asphalt.
1909 - The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) held its first conference.
1955 - The U.S. Supreme Court ordered that all states must end racial segregation "with all deliberate speed."
1969 - John Lennon and Yoko Ono recorded "Give Peace a Chance."
1977
1999 - VH1's "Behind the Music" began airing nightly. The premiere show was "The Red Hot Chili Peppers - Behind the Music."
The History of Today
1870 - E.J. DeSemdt patented asphalt.
1909 - The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) held its first conference.
1955 - The U.S. Supreme Court ordered that all states must end racial segregation "with all deliberate speed."
1969 - John Lennon and Yoko Ono recorded "Give Peace a Chance."
1977
1999 - VH1's "Behind the Music" began airing nightly. The premiere show was "The Red Hot Chili Peppers - Behind the Music."
From what I remember of watching the story of Levi's, the original jeans were surplus sailcloth, and they were dyed blue with surplus blue dye.
He made pants using cloth he bought at a bargain price from another vendor that got "stuck" with a canceled order, and similarly with the dye.
TLOC
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Today is Monday, June 1, 2026
The History of Today
1869 - Thomas Edison received a patent for his electric voting machine.
1969 - John Lennon and Yoko Ono recorded "Give Peace a Chance" with Tommy and Dick Smothers, Derek Taylor, Murray the K and Timothy Leary.
1980 - Cable News Network (CNN) made its debut as the first all-news station.
The History of Today
1869 - Thomas Edison received a patent for his electric voting machine.
1969 - John Lennon and Yoko Ono recorded "Give Peace a Chance" with Tommy and Dick Smothers, Derek Taylor, Murray the K and Timothy Leary.
1980 - Cable News Network (CNN) made its debut as the first all-news station.
TLOC
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Today is Tuesday, June 2, 2026
The History of Today
1883 - The first baseball game under electric lights was played in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
1910 - Charles Stewart Roll became the first person to fly across the English Channel.
1935 - George Herman "Babe" Ruth announced that he was retiring from baseball.
The History of Today
1883 - The first baseball game under electric lights was played in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
1910 - Charles Stewart Roll became the first person to fly across the English Channel.
1935 - George Herman "Babe" Ruth announced that he was retiring from baseball.
Snowman
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1910 - Charles Stewart Roll became the first person to fly across the English Channel....
^^^ Reminds me of a fun film from back in the day: "Those Magnificent Men and Their Flying Machines."
The French Guy, every time he saw the same girl: "For-mee-dahb-luh!"
And the Italian, after retiring, to his wife (about said retirement): "Is-a-post-pon-ed!"
^^^ Reminds me of a fun film from back in the day: "Those Magnificent Men and Their Flying Machines."
The French Guy, every time he saw the same girl: "For-mee-dahb-luh!"
And the Italian, after retiring, to his wife (about said retirement): "Is-a-post-pon-ed!"
TLOC
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Today is Wednesday, June 3, 2026
The History of Today
1888 - The poem "Casey at the Bat" by Ernest Lawrence Thayer was first published.
1923 - In Italy, Benito Mussolini granted women the right to vote.
1932 - Lou Gehrig set a major league baseball record when he hit four consecutive home runs.
1965 -
The History of Today
1888 - The poem "Casey at the Bat" by Ernest Lawrence Thayer was first published.
1923 - In Italy, Benito Mussolini granted women the right to vote.
1932 - Lou Gehrig set a major league baseball record when he hit four consecutive home runs.
1965 -
Bruette
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The Phillies' Christopher Sánchez's streak ends at 50 2/3 scoreless innings -- 5th-longest all-time, tops for a lefty!
The 10 longest scoreless-inning streaks in the Live Ball Era
1. Orel Hershiser, Dodgers, 59 IP, Aug. 30-Sept. 28, 1988Hershiser began his streak by ending his outing at Montreal on Aug. 20 with four scoreless frames. The right-hander then held the opposition without a run in each of his six September starts, throwing five straight nine-inning shutouts before finishing with 10 innings in a game the Dodgers lost, 2-1, to the Padres in 16. Overall, Hershiser threw 41 of his 59 innings on the road, including the final 28, locking up the National League Cy Young Award in the process. Though only regular-season innings count in the record books, Hershiser unofficially extended his streak to 67 in Game 1 of the NL Championship Series against the Mets on Oct. 4. That postseason, he posted a 1.05 ERA over 42 2/3 innings, threw two shutouts and was named Most Valuable Player of both the NLCS and World Series. The streak could have continued in 1989, but Hershiser allowed a run in the first inning of his season debut against the Reds.
2. Don Drysdale, Dodgers, 58 IP, May 14-June 8, 1968
Drysdale was 31 years old and in the 13th of his 14 seasons in 1968, the so-called "Year of the Pitcher." On May 14 against the Cubs at Dodger Stadium, the Hall of Fame righty tossed the first of six consecutive shutouts, which remains a Major League record. The streak finally ended with a sacrifice fly by Phillies pinch-hitter Howie Bedell in the fifth inning of a game on June 8. Twenty years later, Drysdale was working as a broadcaster for the Dodgers and was on hand to see Hershiser eclipse his record.
Before Drysdale, Walter Johnson held the all-time scoreless innings record, with a 55 2/3-inning streak for the Washington Senators in 1913. That remains the third-best mark in history if the dead-ball era is included
3. Cristopher Sánchez, Phillies, 50 2/3 IP, April 30-June 3, 2026
Already a Cy Young favorite after a runner-up finish in 2025, Sánchez found yet another gear in 2026. His streak began, ironically, in a game that got off to an inauspicious start; he surrendered two runs in the top of the first on April 30 against the Giants. But that was all they got, and it was all anyone would be getting for a while. Sánchez completed his night with 5 2/3 scoreless and then held opponents scoreless through the entire month of May (five starts, 39 IP) before finally blinking with two outs in the seventh inning of his June 3 start against the Padres, allowing a run via a Jackson Merrill RBI single. (It was, unsurprisingly, the Padres' only damage against him that night.)
Although he didn't quite manage to climb to the very top of this leaderboard, Sánchez did set quite an impressive record with his scoreless streak; his now stands as the longest single-season streak by a left-handed pitcher since the mound was moved to its current distance in 1893.
4. Bob Gibson, Cardinals, 47 IP, June 2-26, 1968
With Drysdale's streak still going, Gibson began one of his own, over the final two innings of a complete-game victory against the Mets, in Game 1 of a doubleheader at Shea Stadium. He followed that up with five straight shutouts before allowing a run in the first inning on July 1 at Dodger Stadium. Coincidentally, Gibson defeated Drysdale that day, allowing only the one run. Gibson's streak was part of a longer run of 11 straight complete games (including eight shutouts), during which he allowed three runs over 99 innings, for a 0.27 ERA. That season, he recorded a live-ball era record 1.12 ERA, posting 28 complete games and 13 shutouts.
5. Zack Greinke, Dodgers, 45 2/3 IP, June 18-July 26, 2015
On July 19 at Washington, Greinke joined Hershiser -- a current Dodgers broadcaster -- and Drysdale as the only pitchers since at least 1914 to put together six straight scoreless starts, and the first to do so while also surrendering four or fewer hits in each. Greinke's streak ended in the third inning of his next start, against the Mets, just after his streak became the fourth-longest in history. Over his 45 2/3 innings, he struck out 43 batters while walking four. Opponents hit .124/.152/.144 against him while reaching third base only twice.
6. Carl Hubbell, Giants, 45 1/3 IP, July 13-Aug. 1, 1933
The Hall of Fame left-hander won the NL MVP Award in 1933, when he led the league in wins (23), ERA (1.66), innings (308 2/3) and shutouts (10). Three of those shutouts came during this streak, which actually included two relief appearances. On July 19 at Pittsburgh, Hubbell took over with two outs in the first inning and went the rest of the way with 8 1/3 scoreless frames. He also tossed two innings out of the bullpen on July 30, two days before his streak ended in the sixth inning of a start against the Giants. Hubbell, a screwball artist, didn't pull off this feat by overpowering hitters, logging just 10 strikeouts over 37 1/3 innings during the streak's five full outings.
7. Sal Maglie, Giants, 45 IP, Aug. 16-Sept. 13, 1950
Nicknamed "The Barber" for his tendency to throw up-and-in fastballs, Maglie debuted in the Majors as a 28-year-old in 1945, then didn't pitch at that level again until '50. Initially a reliever, he eventually worked his way into the rotation and wound up posting an NL-best 2.71 ERA over 47 games (16 starts). His streak included six starts and three relief appearances. During the streak's seven full outings, he posted a modest 12-to-8 strikeout-to-walk ratio but allowed only three extra-base hits, all doubles.
8. Zac Gallen, D-backs, 44 1/3 IP, Aug. 8-Sept. 11, 2022
Perhaps the most surprising name on this list, Gallen came seemingly out of nowhere to put together one of the best pitching stretches ever. The 27-year-old began his streak by throwing seven shutout innings against the Pirates at Chase Field on Aug. 8, and didn't look back. Including that start, Gallen racked up six straight scoreless outings of six-plus innings, joining Drysdale, Hershiser and Clayton Kershaw as the only pitchers in the Modern Era to have such a streak.
9. Brandon Webb, D-backs, 42 IP, July 20-Aug. 17, 2007
Webb was the NL's defending Cy Young Award winner in 2007, when he went 18-10 with a 3.01 ERA to finish as the runner-up. The righty began his streak in the final inning of his start at Wrigley Field on July 20, then racked up five straight scoreless outings after that. The last three of those were complete games, including a 1-0 Arizona win on Aug. 11 against Washington, and a two-hitter on Aug. 17 at Atlanta. Webb was the first pitcher since Roger Clemens in 1998 to record three consecutive shutouts. During his scoreless streak, Webb allowed 24 hits and a .162 average.
10 (tie). Clayton Kershaw, Dodgers, 41 IP, June 13-July 10, 2014
Kershaw's streak arrived in the midst of an NL MVP Award-winning campaign that also saw the lefty capture his third NL Cy Young Award in four seasons while going 21-3 with a 1.77 ERA. In his first full outing of the streak, on June 18 against the Rockies, he struck out 15 in a no-hitter that came one Hanley Ramirez error away from a perfect game. Over the course of the 41 innings, Kershaw retired the leadoff man 36 times and racked up 52 strikeouts.
10 (tie). Ted Lyons, White Sox, 41 IP, Aug. 9-26, 1926
Like Kershaw, Lyons tossed a no-hitter during his streak, on Aug. 21 at Fenway Park. According to SABR, the Hall of Fame righty walked the first batter of that game on four pitches, then allowed no more baserunners the rest of the way, with the exception of an error. Lyons' streak also included a six-inning relief appearance in a 13-inning win at Cleveland on Aug. 11, two days after he threw a complete game. It ended in agonizing fashion, with Lyons tossing nine scoreless innings at Washington before giving up an unearned run in the 10th to lose, 1-0. The last 34 innings of Lyons' streak came on the road.
10 (tie). Luis Tiant, Indians, 41 IP, April 28-May 17, 1968
The third member of this list from "The Year of the Pitcher," the Cuban righty led the American League with a 1.60 ERA and nine shutouts that season. His streak started with four consecutive shutouts, three of them on the road, in which Tiant gave up just 14 total hits (one for extra bases) and struck out 35 over 36 innings, with opponents hitting .118 off him. Four years later, Tiant authored another streak for the Red Sox, this one lasting 40 innings and also including four straight shutouts. Walter Johnson (1913 and '18) is the only other pitcher in baseball history with multiple scoreless streaks of at least 40 innings.
Longest single-season scoreless streaks in MLB history, since mound moved to 60'6" (1893):
Via Elias Sports Bureau
1. Orel Hershiser, Dodgers, 59 IP, Aug. 30-Sept. 28, 1988
2. Don Drysdale, Dodgers, 58 IP, May 14-June 8, 1968
3. Walter Johnson, Senators, 55 2/3 IP, April 10-May 14, 1913
4. Jack Coombs, Athletics, 53 IP, Sept. 5-Sept. 25, 1910
5. Cristopher Sánchez, Phillies, 50 2/3 IP, April 30-June 3, 2026
6. Bob Gibson, Cardinals, 47 IP, June 2-26, 1968
7. Zack Greinke, Dodgers, 45 2/3 IP, June 18-July 26, 2015
8. Carl Hubbell, Giants, 45 1/3 IP, July 13-Aug. 1, 1933
9 (tie). Cy Young, Red Sox, 45 IP, April 25-May 17, 1904
9 (tie). Doc White, White Sox, 45 IP, Sept. 12-30, 1904
9 (tie). Sal Maglie, Giants, 45 IP, Aug. 16-Sept. 4, 1950
Gregg Olson holds the longest scoreless streak for a reliever at 41 innings, but it spanned two seasons for the Orioles in 1989-90, so the streak isn't eligible for this list. See the top 10 scoreless streaks for relievers right here.
migalyto
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June 4, 1783
Joseph-Michel and Jacques-Étienne Montgolfier launched a hot-air balloon, the first public demonstration of the discovery that hot air in a large lightweight bag rises.
Joseph-Michel and Jacques-Étienne Montgolfier launched a hot-air balloon, the first public demonstration of the discovery that hot air in a large lightweight bag rises.
migalyto
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June 4, 1937
On this day in 1937, a Humpty Dumpty grocery store in Oklahoma introduced the first shopping carts. Alas, customers were initially doubtful. Women already pushed carts around (albeit ones with babies in them) and were tired of doing so, and male shoppers thought the cart made them look effeminate. However, the new invention became hugely popular, revolutionizing grocery shopping.
On this day in 1937, a Humpty Dumpty grocery store in Oklahoma introduced the first shopping carts. Alas, customers were initially doubtful. Women already pushed carts around (albeit ones with babies in them) and were tired of doing so, and male shoppers thought the cart made them look effeminate. However, the new invention became hugely popular, revolutionizing grocery shopping.
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