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Before starting CNN, Ted Turner captained the sailing Yacht Courageous to an America's Cup victor 4-0 over the Australians in Newport, RI during what was arguab
by Aeroi 5mo ago
Before starting CNN, Ted Turner captained the sailing Yacht Courageous to an America's Cup victor 4-0 over the Australians in Newport, RI during what was arguably sailings hay day.
- Aeroi 5mo agogreat watch on his accomplishments: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qknXQgqIjzI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qknXQgqIjzI
- stego-tech 5mo agoOh my god I finally get a very specific Harvey Birdman joke as a result of this factoid. Fuck me, Phil Ken Sebben as a parody of Ted Turner kinda works.
- openuntil3am 5mo agoIncidentally, Turner created Cartoon Network.
- stego-tech 5mo agoThat I was aware of. I'm more familiar with his media and wildlife conservation efforts than his business acumen or sports achievements. Captain Planet, Turner Classic Movies, Hanna-Barbera, Cartoon Network, etc.