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Jim Thorpe
In 1912 he was proclaimed the world’s greatest athlete and some of his Olympic records from that year still stood two decades later. He was…
A Star Athlete
When you think of historically great collegiate football programs, names like Notre Dame, Penn State and Alabama might come to mind. Most people don’t name…
Palm Springs, California
Before Palm Springs was a resort town–before Palm Springs was really even a town, for that matter; movie stars began building their second homes here….
Date Farming
Some farmers need expensive, high tech equipment to harvest their crops. This crop requires a very low-tech method of harvest, but it does help if…
Farming the Trees
David’s farm is just 2 ½ acres in size…but that does not mean he’s not busy. In fact, the crop he grows will require full…
A Pony Express Sesquicentennial
Horses are racing through the streets of St. Joseph, MO this weekend much like they did 150 years ago. It’s a venture that lasted just…
Jackie Cochran, Pilot
Most people have heard of Chuck Yeager, but most have not heard of his good friend Jackie, a pilot who set more aviation records that…
Annapolis, Maryland
It is known as the sailing capitol of the United States. It also happens to be a state capitol, a former national capitol and home…
A Train Depot in Palm Springs
When the rails came through this stretch of dry wilderness, the only people living here were the Cahuilla Indians. What became of the train depot…
President Chester Arthur
Most Americans can name several men who have served as president of the United States. It’s a fair bet, most won’t name Chester Arthur. So,…