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Why is it historically impossible for Paul Revere to have yelled "The British are coming!" during his midnight ride?

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Why is it historically impossible for Paul Revere to have yelled "The British are coming!" during his midnight ride?

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Why is it historically impossible for Paul Revere to have yelled "The British are coming!" during his midnight ride?
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