The Grand Tour, Part 1

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The Grand Tour, Part 1

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Apr 19, 2024

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Hello internet! This week's episode is all about the history of the 17th century upper-class tradition known as THE GRAND TOUR! Enjoy and be sure to share with a friend!

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Apr 19, 2024

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Join husband Travis McElroy and wife Teresa McElroy every Friday and they'll improve your etiquette week by week! Perplexed by thank you notes? Baffled by black tie? Dismayed by dinner parties? Worry no more, Shmanners has your answers! Tune in every Friday on MaximumFun.org!

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