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From Miami to Copper Harbor: The Two Ends of U.S. Highway 41
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From Miami to Copper Harbor: The Two Ends of U.S. Highway 41

Posted on: October 8, 2025October 6, 2025

Stretching over 2,000 miles from the subtropical streets of Miami to the cold, rocky shores of Lake Superior, U.S. Highway 41 is one of America’s most fascinating north–south […]

The Madness of Orange Cats: Why These Furry Chaos Agents Steal Our Hearts
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The Madness of Orange Cats: Why These Furry Chaos Agents Steal Our Hearts

Posted on: October 6, 2025October 5, 2025

There’s a special kind of energy that radiates from an orange cat. Whether you call them “ginger,” “marmalade,” or just “that little menace,” orange cats have earned a […]

The Curse of the Cairo, Illinois Ghost Town
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The Curse of the Cairo, Illinois Ghost Town

Posted on: October 5, 2025October 5, 2025

Cairo, Illinois, sits at the confluence of the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers, a location that should have made it one of the most prosperous cities in America. In […]

Wesley Chapel Gulf and the Lost River in Indiana
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Wesley Chapel Gulf and the Lost River in Indiana

Posted on: October 3, 2025September 30, 2025

In southern Indiana, an ordinary-looking landscape of fields and forests hides an extraordinary underground world. The Lost River, one of the state’s most mysterious waterways, vanishes into limestone […]

The History of Pringles: From Lab Experiment to Global Snack Icon
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The History of Pringles: From Lab Experiment to Global Snack Icon

Posted on: September 27, 2025September 21, 2025

The story of Pringles begins in the mid-20th century, when Procter & Gamble in Cincinnati sought to address two of the biggest complaints about potato chips. Consumers often […]

Neil Cicierega: The Internet’s Surrealist Pioneer
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Neil Cicierega: The Internet’s Surrealist Pioneer

Posted on: September 19, 2025September 16, 2025

Neil Cicierega was born in Massachusetts in 1986. From an early age, he gravitated toward art, music, and storytelling, often combining humor with surreal elements. As a teenager, […]

Timber Cruising: Measuring the Forest’s Wealth
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Timber Cruising: Measuring the Forest’s Wealth

Posted on: September 12, 2025September 9, 2025

Timber cruising is a cornerstone of forest management and has been practiced for centuries in one form or another. At its core, it is the process of evaluating […]

The History of LEGO: From Wooden Toys to Global Icon
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The History of LEGO: From Wooden Toys to Global Icon

Posted on: September 9, 2025August 22, 2025

The story of LEGO begins in the small town of Billund, Denmark. In 1932, Ole Kirk Christiansen, a carpenter struggling through the Great Depression, turned to making wooden […]

The Crab-Eating Frog: Nature’s Salty Survivor
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The Crab-Eating Frog: Nature’s Salty Survivor

Posted on: September 6, 2025August 22, 2025

Amphibians are usually tied to freshwater habitats, unable to tolerate the harsh salinity of the sea. Yet the crab-eating frog, scientifically known as Fejervarya cancrivora, breaks this rule. […]

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