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Stuff You Should Know · July 11, 2026 · 49m

Selects: The First Road Trip

Show Notes

In this classic episode of Stuff You Should Know, Josh and Chuck tell the story of the first automobile road trip across the United States. At a time when cars were a new and unproven invention, two men and a dog set out from San Francisco to New York, proving that the automobile could be a reliable means of long-distance travel. The episode explores the challenges they faced and the significance of their journey.

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Highlights

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The First Transcontinental Road Trip
Two men and a dog drove from San Francisco to New York when cars were still a novelty, marking the first cross-country automobile journey.
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Automobiles as Unproven Technology
Before this journey, many people doubted that cars would become a lasting part of society.
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Editorial

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A Classic Episode Re-Aired
This is a 'Selects' episode, meaning it's a favorite from the show's archives that the hosts chose to replay.
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Misc

✧The first road trip included a dog as a travel companion.
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