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America's first Superhighway was constructed with the help of "Powder Boys" or "Powder Monkeys". Well before the days of child labor laws, this group of 8-11 year old boys were the highest paid, but had the most dangerous job on site.
For the non-thrill seeker, it’s hard to imagine looking down on a steep-slope and thinking, “If I go fast enough, and put a ramp at the right spot, I bet I could achieve something close to flying!”
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Since 1947, this off-centered museum has been putting the "ordinary" in "extraordinary" with its unusual collection.
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The only dairy farm in the Hebrides.
AWA visted hereA harbor possibly holding buried treasure.
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When choosing a location for their new home, Southport Savings Bank decided to keep an eye on their competition, by moving in right across the street.
An Art Deco hotel with a rooftop view of the mountains.
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If Daytona was going to be the world capital for competitive speed, it was going to need a precise timer.
When people think of Scotland, pristine, long, sandy beaches are probably not top of mind. The people of Girvan, however, would like a word.
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The oldest golf course in the world was almost dumped for archery.
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Owing its name to two Queens, this hall is located in one of the oldest colleges at Cambridge University.
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Tokyo's taxi cabs still have a unique feature installed to impress foreigners who visited the city for the 1964 Olympics.
AWA visted hereThis photogenic tower is the headquarters of one of the world's most famous camera brands, and fought to continue to be Rochester's tallest tower.
AWA visted hereStudents are encouraged to seek inspiration often hidden in plain sight - or rather as seen through a super-microscope.
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While Jazz Age socialites flocked to this iconic hotel--some guests couldn't wait to fly away!
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From sultry romances to path-paving protagonists - the shelves of this 200-year-old library have no shortage of stories to share.
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Most of the tales we hear about America’s early days are led by protagonists named Franklin, Madison, or Adams… but not this time.
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All dogs go to heaven--but we get a Dog Chapel.
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Ezekiel was known for his “if we can grow it, we’ll grow it” attitude.
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The national museum where one can find marvelous machinations, Dolly the cloned sheep....and possibly a Hoodwink?
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A Victorian eccentric, John Kibble crafted many things, but this house of flora and fauna appears to be his most lasting legacy.
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