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    Houston, you have a cool factor

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    I grew up with the Space Race and the promise of a future filled with flying cars, robots, and jetpacks. I was fascinated by science fiction writers like Isaac Asimov and Ray Bradbury and their stories about humans living on other planets and traveling through time. The fantastical ideas for new tools these writers came up with amazed me. In this post, we'll look at five of … [Read more...] about Houston, you have a cool factor

    Mardi Gras on Bourbon Street — Fun Rules

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    I've never been to Bourbon Street. Okay, that's not true. I was there once. But it wasn't during Mardi Gras. I did work once with someone who made that pilgrimage religiously, so I learned a few fun Mardi Gras rules that are made to be broken.The reason my coworker loved Mardi Gras was the chaos. The beads. The fact that bad life decisions and the concept of "dignity" were … [Read more...] about Mardi Gras on Bourbon Street — Fun Rules

    Lawman or Outlaw? Bannack’s Ghost Town Story

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    Ghost towns hold a special fascination for many of us. It's not just the weathered wooden buildings, but the stories that rose from the dust in these once-thriving communities. One such story is that of Bannack, MT, a ghost town where a man named Henry Plummer became a notorious Wild West figure whose final days were shrouded in mystery and legend.Bannack, MT — A … [Read more...] about Lawman or Outlaw? Bannack’s Ghost Town Story

    Valentine’s Day History: From Romans to Romance

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    Now, isn’t that something worth celebrating?Valentine’s Day history isn’t all about love, romance, and chocolate hearts. In fact, its origins are far less adorable and way more, well, dramatic—think more "Game of Thrones" than "You've Got Mail."The Romans Really Knew How to PartyIf you want to thank someone for all that candy and Cupid imagery, start with … [Read more...] about Valentine’s Day History: From Romans to Romance

    Football for Dummies (Because You’re Just Here for the Snacks)

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    Ah, the Super Bowl—a grand American tradition where diehard fans scream at their TVs, halftime performers dazzle us with on-stage pyrotechnics, and the commercials have budgets bigger than your student loans. But what if you’re not exactly… “a football person”? What if you’re here for, you know, nachos, wings, and seven-layer dip? Well, congratulations, my friend—you’re in the … [Read more...] about Football for Dummies (Because You’re Just Here for the Snacks)