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A Trip Off the Beaten Path
It is the largest hydroelectric dam in the nation…spanning just a few feet shy of one mile across and over five hundred feet high It’s…
The 1930’s Largest Lake in the World
In the 1930s it became the largest lake in the world…and interestingly, that record setter was nestled in the undeveloped forestland of the Midwest…
The World’s Greatest Athlete
In 1912, he was proclaimed “The World’s Greatest Athlete” and some of his Olympic records stood two decades later. He was a well-rounded athlete that…
Possibly the Only Expert in the World
If you have a valuable heirloom you’d like to sell, you might see an expert appraiser to assess its value. For this type of item,…
Curator of A Unique Museum
You might not picture our founding fathers wearing broaches or other jewelry. However, this lady says it’s just one of the interesting pieces of history…
An Odd Method of Tracking A Family History
Today many people like to trace their family tree. Before the age of photos and computerized records, there was another way to keep track of…
An Airplane Born From Tragedy
It’s a plane that was born from tragedy, and interesting, a plane that would go on to haul millions of passengers and help win battles…
Living in Death Valley
Very few people have attempted to live inside Death Valley National Park, but one that did built one of the grandest castles in the world…
The 20 Mule Team
Some of you might remember 20 mule team borax and the old episodes of the Death Valley TV show. Today we head to the place…
How Death Valley Earned Its Name
Because Death Valley is such a difficult environment to support plant and animal life…most suppose that is how it earned its name. In reality, the…