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Timelapse video: Starscapes

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Have you ever had the pleasure of looking up at the night sky on a pitch-dark night, in a location that was far, far away from the nearest town or city lights?

If so, you were probably amazed at all the stars, nebulae and other magical objects that filled the unfiltered night sky.

And of course you were likely blessed to witness the breathtaking spectacle of our Milky Way galaxy as it dominated the vista overhead.  [Read more…]

Video: How mountain goats seemingly defy gravity

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If you’re a fan of nature shows you’ve probably seen videos showing herds of seemingly fearless mountain goats climbing near-vertical rock cliffs.

And if you’re like me you probably wondered how those supremely sure-footed creatures keep from slipping off the cliffs and into the abyss.

Well, there are at least three reasons why mountain goats are able to climb the steepest of rock faces without falling to their demise:  [Read more…]

Video: Jerry Reed and Chet Atkins perform “Jerry’s Breakdown”

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If you remember the late, great Jerry Reed you probably remember him as a popular Country Music singer, actor and comedian.

But did you know he was also a master guitarist and award-winning songwriter?

This multi-talented performer wrote and performed one of the most popular guitar instrumentals ever written.

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Video: 7 Days on the Pacific Coast Highway

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A while back I shared this fantastic video featuring a 4-day road trip through Virginia and North Carolina on the scenic Blue Ridge Parkway.

Today’s I’ll be sharing another video from the same father/son duo that was filmed on the other side of the country on California’s Highway 1 – commonly known as the Pacific Coast Highway.  [Read more…]