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3x-xx-xx ep056 Little Jack Horner Really Lived

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Little Jack Horner really lived. He put in his thumb and pulled out a plum and said what a good boy am I. Listen to the interesting story behind this mother goose jingle. 1536, Henry VIII, Rules England.

The abbot of Blastonbury, a wealthy churchman, wishes to curry favor with Bluff King Harry. He decides on a lavish Christmas gift. He calls Jack Horner his stocky red-cheeked steward for a few last minute instructions.

Now, my good man, is the pie all baked? Oh, yes, Master. Crispers they make him and savory with the juiciest fruits. And are the finest fruits of all there? You mean the papier, sir? Yes.

I placed them in the pie myself. The crust lifts off like a lid. You did very well. Now mount the best horse in Glastonbury and ride as fast as you can to King Haddie. I want him to open his Christmas pie on the old hide.

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