23 years ago, there was a “rumor” going around school that a plane had hit one of the Twin Towers. My first period U.S. history teacher told us he was “sure it’s a rumor” but would check online. Back then, we didn’t have smartphones or easy access to the internet in classrooms. He never said another word about it. I had lunch at 10 am (insane, I know) and suddenly they came on the loudspeaker and dismissed us. Without giving a reason… I tried calling my mom on my way home from my cell, 1/2