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The Great Molasses Flood of 1919

It may sound like a laughing matter, but it was not. A 25 foot tall wall of molasses was moving through the streets of Boston…

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Posted in American Countryside Civil War Pennsylvania

The Most Memorable Tour

He’s shared his knowledge with joint chiefs of staff, ambassadors and other high-ranking government officials. But when you lead tours here, some of the most…

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Posted in American Countryside Civil War Pennsylvania

A Title That’s Tough to Attain

Each of us probably remembers studying hours and hours for a big test. The test given here certainly requires plenty of study…and fewer than 10%…

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Posted in American Countryside Illinois

The Last Steam Engine

You can still find a few steam engines in this country pulling tourist trains. But when was the last steam engine used for commercial work? …

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Posted in American Countryside Illinois

“What” Won the West

Who won the west? Perhaps a better question is, “what” won the west? Erin Thompson says what won the west was a seemingly simple product…

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Posted in American Countryside Illinois

A Patent That Changed the Way People Farmed and Ranched

In the 1870’s, a series of patents were first issued for this product that was destined to change the way people farmed and ranched. Washington…

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Posted in American Countryside Nebraska World War I

Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Show in Europe

On the eve of Word War I, the European portion of Buffalo Bill’s Wild West show quickly found their operation shuddered. Animals were confiscated for…

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Posted in American Countryside Nebraska

Was Buffalo Bill a Good Guy or a Bad Guy?

Was Buffalo Bill a good guy or a bad guy? Well, that all depends on who you talk to around here and even that depends…

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Posted in American Countryside Nebraska

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Where was the first rodeo held? Many may try to lay claim to that title, but we do know who popularized the sport and created…

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Posted in American Countryside Nebraska

Famous for Food for Railroad Workers

This man became famous because he supplied food for railroad workers. Perhaps that doesn’t sound that extraordinary, but you certainly know his name…

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