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Time-lapse video: Let’s drive the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel – in 3 minutes!

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If you have ever taken the 17.6 mile drive over and through the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel you know how exciting or terrifying it is, depending on your point of view.

I have taken this route on several occasions, and for me it’s a mixture of both. I always enjoy it but I’m also always relieved to reach the shore on the far side.

Have you ever taken this awesome drive? If you haven’t you’re really missing out on a wonderful experience. If you’d like to take the drive but doubt if you’ll ever have the opportunity to do it, here’s your chance to experience it via the wonders of time-lapse video.  [Read more…]

Homemade fruity popsicles make a healthy and delicious summertime treat

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Now that summer is just around the corner it’s a perfect time to make plans for treating your kids (and yourself!) to some delicious frozen treats.

And what could be better on a hot summer day than a variety of fruity (and healthy) homemade frozen popsicles?

Surprisingly, these tasty “cool-off” snacks are some of the easiest treats you can make at home… [Read more…]

The amazing life and work of Marie Curie

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“Every great advance in science has issued from a new audacity of imagination.”
-–John Dewey

If there’s one person in history that this quote fits to a “T”, it’s Marie Curie.

You might not be familiar with Madame Curie, but if you’ve ever had an X-RAY taken you benefited from her amazing body of work.  [Read more…]

Video: 20 stops you can’t miss on the Blue Ridge Parkway

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It’s no secret that the Blue Ridge Parkway is one of the most amazing drives on the planet.

From the gorgeous mountain and cliffside views of the valleys below to the numerous waterfalls you’ll pass along the way (and a whole lot more), there’s plenty to love about this 469 mile drive.  [Read more…]

The Rest of the Story: The poor boy with the out-of-tune guitar

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Paul Harvey

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The late, great Paul Harvey worked in radio and television for decades bringing “news and commentary” to the masses.

A born storyteller, Mr. Harvey just had a knack for touching the hearts and stirring the minds of his audience.

As a youngster, I enjoyed all of his broadcasts, but the ones I loved the most were his short, but always interesting “The Rest of the Story” series.  [Read more…]