In 1938, a 30-year old aviator landed his plane in Ireland. Upon deplaning, he said that he had been headed for California. He became a national hero and was feted in Baltimore - with surprising results.
The Time "Wrong Way Corrigan" Chose Chicken Over Maryland Crabs
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