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America should thank Philly for National Root Beer Float Day

ByWendy Daughenbaugh WPVI logo
Tuesday, August 6, 2019
Happy National Root Beer Float Day!

The whole country celebrates but the refreshing treat was, of course, born right here in Philadelphia, aka the city of firsts.

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