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The Beginning of World War I
Some say the event that began the first World War occurred on June 28, 1914…a century ago. Today we take a look back and what…
100 Years Since The World’s First Global Conflict
This week marks 100 years since the world faced its first global conflict. It was a war that would engulf countries on multiple continents. Yet,…
The Center of the Hemisphere
Head west on highway 29 from Wausau, Wisconsin, then turned north, back west, then back north…and then, find yourself next to a sign on the edge…
A Recognizable Last Name
It all began with Albert, Otto, Alfred, Charles, and John. Without their last names, those first names might not mean anything to you. Put together…
Home of the Six Toed Cats
If you walk around Key West, Florida, there’s a good chance you may encounter a most unusual type of cat. Many of the felines here…
The Largest Residential Property in Key West
It’s the single largest residential property in Key West, Florida. The couple who lived here led lives that most of us can only imagine…
Replacing Ceiling Fans with Chandaliers
Replacing your ceiling fans with Parisian chandeliers might be an upgrade. That’s what this decorator believed to be the case. However, ask the folks who…
A Trip to Ernest Hemmingway’s Home
We’ll be in Key West, Florida for the next installments of our stories, taking a look at well-known author, Ernest Hemmingway, who made his home…
Pigs in the Middle of a City
You don’t expect to see 400 hogs in the middle of a city, but that’s what’s happening in the Phoenix metro area. And there’s a…
Rebuilding the Pine Creek Grist Mill
Retirees are often looking for a good cause to which to devote their time. Not many take up grinding flour from a 160 old water…