It’s nice to believe that something as magnificent as the high five could be invented only once, in a romantic, unforgettable flash. The truth is, such things are invented many times, by many people — there are multiple mythologies rewritten over time.
Jon Mooallem, “Who invented the high five?” (via austinkleon)
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