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Video: Riding the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad

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If you’re fascinated by historic steam locomotives and enjoy beautiful mountain scenery you’d probably enjoy spending half a day chugging along on the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad.

Your adventure will begin with visits to the Train Museum and the historic depot in Bryson City, North Carolina.

Next, you’ll board the train and head off on your journey through the Great Smoky Mountains…  [Read more…]

Video: Travis Tritt singing (and picking) ‘Little Georgia Rose’

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If you enjoy Country music you’re likely quite familiar with the music of Travis Tritt.

But you might be surprised to hear that Travis’ musical background expands far beyond Country.

In fact, he has performed as both a singer and musician in several musical genres, including Bluegrass.

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Did you know lobster was once considered a “poor man’s food”?

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Do you crave lobster but consider it a rare treat due to its high cost?

Well, you were obviously born in the wrong century!

According to History.com and other reputable sources, when the Europeans first came to the new world lobsters were so plentiful (and therefore cheap) they were routinely fed to prisoners, apprentices, slaves and children.

The rich and powerful actually shunned lobster because it had a reputation for being “food for the poor”.

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Think all deserts are hot? If so, you’re in for a shock.

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When most people hear the term “desert”, images of sand dunes, extreme heat and buzzards flying overhead instantly come to mind.

But truth be told, not all deserts are hot, nor are they hospitable to buzzards.

In fact, the largest desert on Earth also happens to be the planet’s coldest place – and there are no buzzards to be found.

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