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Jane McGrath
It’s a little creepy honestly.
Candace Keener
It really is. So my question is – Jane, what do you think about that?
Jane McGrath
I’m not so sure. It actually turns out that I’ll have to face that decision soon, because I’m actually leaving the How Stuff Works office. I’ll be moving out of the area and sadly leaving behind all my colleagues, and you Candace! And I will cry.
Candace Keener
I’ll cry, too. And you can’t see tears -
Jane McGrath
Yeah.
Candace Keener
- through your headphones listening to this podcast. But you should know that Jane has been such an important and significant to the Stuff You Missed in History Class podcast. It’s a totally different creature now than when it first started almost a year ago. And I really appreciate the quiet dignity and intelligent conversation she’s brought – and especially all her facts about the crusades and the history of the Catholic Church.
Jane McGrath
You can see I light up with the Catholic Church.
Candace Keener
She’s good at it.
Jane McGrath
It’s been a joy being able to record with you, Candace. You’re always effervescent, and you make history really exciting even with my dry interpretations, you’re able to spin it into something happy and fun.
Candace Keener
I wouldn’t call it dry, but Jane has promised that she’ll continue listening to the podcast. And I certainly hope that, even though there’ll be a notable absence here, that all of you will continue doing the same. And until next time, you can read more about Presidential perks and other great presidential history on the website at howstuffwroks.com.
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