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A 100,000 Gallon Ketchup Bottle

If you’re one of those folks who will put ketchup on just about anything, head to Collinsville, IL.  If this bottle is full, you should…

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Palm Springs Oasis

If you visit Palm Springs, California, you may be tempted to believe this resort town was carved out of an endless desert. That is partly…

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The Freedom Rock

Why do people from all continents around the world send patriotic messages to a thirty-something artist living in Greenfield, IA.  He sometimes wonders the same…

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The Liberty Bell

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…

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Painting a Rock with Purpose

This boulder was once the marker for a nearby rock quarry.  It was also a great spot for graffiti artists to ply their trade.  That…

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John Burns at Gettysburg

Imagine hitting the age to retire and then deciding to go volunteer for the army. That is what John Burns did. The military rejected him…

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Remembering Our Prisoners of War

Today marks the three year anniversary of U.S. army soldier Bowe Burgdahls capture in Afghanistan.  It is a story that resonates with Tom Crosby, for…

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Hundreds of Miles Underground

Stalagmites are cave formations that seemingly rise up from a cave floor.  Conversely, stalactites appear to hang from the ceiling.  Together they give a cave…

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A Summer Vacation for Centuries

Maybe you are looking forward to a summer vacation.  Every year thousands of visitors flock to this national park.  However, it’s safe to say the…

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Steep Grades, Sharp Curves and Driving Backwards

It’s a road that may seem to lead to nowhere.  What’s more intriguing is that road has some of the steepest grades and sharpest curves…

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