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On today's episode of Scatterbrained, we head to the mall! First, we learn about Victor Gruen, who's largely considered the inventor of the modern shopping mall. Then we take you everywhere from Macy's to Sears with facts about department stores. There's a timeline detailing the history of the mall that goes all the way back to the Agora in Athens. We learn the secrets of mall Santas, from salaries to job prep requirements. And we finish up with life hacks for your mall parking needs!
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Subscribe for new episodes of Scatterbrained every other Wednesday!
Follow our hosts on Twitter:
John Green: @johngreen
Amanda Suk: @sukiestyles
Becca Scott: @thebeccascott
Elliott Morgan: @elliottcmorgan
Dani Fernandez: @msdanifernandez
Mike Rugnetta: @mikerugnetta
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