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Friday, Aug. 20, 2021

Did a Nashville newspaper publish a ranking of single women on July 19, 1869?

Sarah Thompson, Lead Stories
yes

A newspaper clipping, supposedly from 1869, classifies the 3,000 single women in Nashville, Tenn., according to social media.

Twenty-seven are beautiful brunettes, 98 are gorgeous blondes, 320 are just OK and 780 will probably make good wives.

Yes, this doesn't account for more than half the group.

Is this post just calculated for the clicks?

No, it's in the archives.

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