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Time-lapse video: Midnight Sun at Alta, Norway

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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…]

Video: Route 66 – America’s Lost Highway Turns 100

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If you enjoy taking long road trips you’re probably familiar with America’s iconic US Route 66. And truth be told, you’ve probably heard of it even if you’re not really into traveling by car.

In its heyday this iconic two-lane highway stretched 2,448 miles from Chicago, Illinois in the American midwest to Santa Monica, California on the west coast.  [Read more…]

Why American dollars are commonly referred to as ‘bucks’

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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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How to always find the right key for any lock on the first try

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If you’re like me you probably have at least half a dozen keys on your key-ring, and chances are several of them look just alike.

That can make it difficult to quickly identify the exact key you need, and that’s no fun when you’re standing outside in the cold rain fumbling with one key after another till you find the right one.

Luckily, there’s a very simple way to mark your keys so you’ll always be able to find the right one at a glance.

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Video: Beautiful piano rendition of Pachelbel’s “Canon in D Major”

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Great music is a true gift that we humans can enjoy each and every day and the variety that’s available to us is nothing short of astounding.

I love music of all kinds but I’m especially fond of well-played instrumentals.

Today’s video features a beautiful piano instrumental version of a true classic. There’s a good chance you don’t know it’s name but the odds are pretty high that you’ve heard it on numerous occasions over the years.  [Read more…]