Going Viral in the 1920's (Flagpole Sitting to TikTok)
It’s History14 Juli 2021

Going Viral in the 1920's (Flagpole Sitting to TikTok)

Have you ever wondered when the phenomenon of going viral started? Perhaps it can be dated back to Flagpole sitting. Pole sitting is the practice of sitting on top of a pole (such as a flagpole) for extended lengths of time, generally used as a test of endurance. A small platform is typically placed at the top of the pole for the sitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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