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The Story of Boothe’s Shooter

John Wilkes Boothe shot President Lincoln in April of 1865.  For nearly two weeks there was a manhunt to bring the assassin to justice.  Boothe…

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The Super Guppy

Imagine flying a plane called the “SuperGuppy.”  There are only two in existence and one is here for the world to see.  As the name…

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Air Force One

The President of the United States flies in Air Force One, and to some extent they can customize the ride to their preferences.  That was…

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Pima Air and Space

A few months ago, our broadcasts visited the Bone Yard, the long term storage facility for U.S. government aircraft in Tucson.  The facility that sits…

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The QRS Company of Buffalo, New York

For the last 103 years, this company that has helped Americans play the piano. It doesn’t teach people to play the keys though, they just…

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Lake Chelan Hotel

There are lake resorts all across the nation, but it’s not every day you encounter a family owned operation that has been in business for…

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The Unsinkable Molly Brown

April 15, 1912.  It was the night over 1500 people lost their lives aboard the Titanic.  Of the 710 survivors, perhaps no one was better…

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A Missouri Gal Named Maggie

Perhaps you’ve never heard of Maggie Brown who hailed from Hannibal, Missouri.  But in a moment you’ll likely realize you do know her and the…

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Atlanta, Illinois’ 19 Foot Giant

If someone offered to give you a 19 foot tall giant, you would probably want to get several details before accepting the gift.  This man…

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The Palms Grill Cafe

Route 66 draws nostalgia lovers to small towns and byways as travelers look to relive a little of the glory days of the mother road….

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