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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…]
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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…]
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Folks who live in the far northern and far southern reaches of our planet get to experience a yearly phenomenon that the rest of us will never see in our neck of the woods: the midnight sun.
What is the midnight sun? Well, it’s just that – during the peak summer time the sun never completely sets for a period ranging from several weeks to several months, depending on the latitude.
That means the sun is visible 24 hours a day, even at midnight. Instead of setting, the sun appears to circle the Earth just above the horizon. [Read more…]
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I’m sure you’re familiar with the most common slang term that’s used for American dollars.
Yep, that’s right. It’s “bucks”.
As in “I sure could use an extra 20 bucks right now!“.
Have you ever wondered how using the term “bucks” to describe money came about?
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Back in the day I loved playing table tennis (aka ping-pong for most folks).
In fact, during my junior and senior college years I played it virtually every day during the downtime between my morning and afternoon classes.
While my ping-pong skills never approached anything near professional level, I did eventually become a pretty decent player.
Although it’s been quite a few years since I last picked up a ping-pong paddle, the game still intrigues me and I enjoy watching pro matches on TV whenever the opportunity arises. [Read more…]