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Quick Escapes: Amazing Day Trips Just Outside Major Cities
You know that feeling when you’ve been staring at concrete and traffic lights for too long? When your apartment walls feel like they’re closing in …
Hidden Underground Tours and Boat Adventures
Across the globe are many hidden underground adventures. Some can be accessed by boat, while others can be accessed by walking or even swimming. These …
A Look Back at a Bizarre Historical Event: When Squirrels Stampede
Most people don’t think of squirrels as pack animals capable of stampeding, yet in 1822, that’s just what they did. Learn everything you need to …
Where to Find America’s Most Charming Ice Cream Parlors
Before chain stores and soft-serve machines took over, ice cream parlors were local treasures. Soda fountains were places where kids gathered after school; couples shared …
Where Did The World’s Largest Ball of Twine Come From?
Some of the oddest items in the country include the world’s largest ball of twine, which began many years ago and is still growing.
Unexpected Finds at the Library: More Than Just Books!
Public libraries have long been a place for more than novels and reference guides. Today, they’re branching out in ways that might surprise even the …
Sculptures That Got People Talking for All the Weirdest Reasons
Public art is supposed to spark conversation, but some pieces do that a little too well. From head-scratching design choices to eyebrow-raising anatomy, these sculptures …
The Real Towns Behind Iconic Fictional Locations
Are the towns from your favorite movies and shows real? Most town names have been changed, but many are based on real places that creators …
The Small Town Icons That Went Supersized
Some towns chase fame with award-winning museums or grand civic projects. Others go big. All across the U.S., small communities have leaned into the quirky …