July 4th, 1776…Indpendence Day in the United States.  One of the symbols of our freedom is the Liberty Bell.  But most folks don’t know the real story behind that bell–a bell that really was not famous at all until more than a half century after that famous July 4th in Philadelphia…..

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His first invention involved a kite–and perhaps his most famous discovery involved one too…

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In 1912 he was proclaimed the world’s greatest athlete and some of his Olympic records from that year still stood two decades later. He was a well rounded athlete that even won the Dancing with the Stars competition of his day…

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When you think of historically great collegiate football programs, names like Notre Dame, Penn State and Alabama might come to mind. Most people don’t name the Carlisle Indian Industrial School in that list, but with this star athlete on the team, they beat the top programs of their day.

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He’s by the far the oldest and wisest ground hog in the nation and every February 2nd, you can be assured that the eyes of the nation will turn to a place named Punxatawnery…

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