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1933: Floyd, the Freeloading Turtle of Bay Ridge, Brooklyn

Posted: 7th April 2015 by The Hatching Cat in Animal Attractions, Reptile Stories
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According to legend, this story all began when a customer brought three pet turtles into the Toddy Inn on 5th Avenue in Bay Ridge in 1933. Soon after the customer placed all three on the bar to show off their “racing skills,” one of the turtles made his escape. Either he was a very fast […]