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Makapu’u Point Lighthouse
The lighthouse wit h the most powerful lens in the United States was also used as the secret home for…
Wellington’s Pedestrian Crossing Signals
Green and red crossing signals (known in New Zealand as pedestrian crossing lanterns) in Wellington celebrate the city’s history and…
Jury Duty vs. Root Canal
Some choices require analysis and deep thought. Others are a piece of cake. My first experience with jury duty When…
Rome’s Drinking Fountains
Rome has thousands of quirky drinking fountains called Nasoni to keep you hydrated during the hot summer. Nasoni origin story…
The R.E.M. Steeple
The site of R.E.M.’s first ever show is a church locals have fought hard to preserve. On April 5th, 1980,…
A cheese from Sicily cooked three times
Tricotta takes Ricotta Cheese and cooks it a third time for a special Sicilian treat. Tricotta origin story Ricotta Cheese…
Garlic Scapes
This little-known part of the garlic plant makes an amazing pesto. What are Garlic Scapes? Garlic is an allum, related…
Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience
Several digital art exhibits featuring the work of Vincent Van Gogh are traveling the United States in 2021 and 2022.…
The Real Chicago-style Pizza isn’t Deep Dish
You’ll want some authentic Chicago-style Deep Dish Pizza when you visit the Windy City. But, don’t miss out on the…
Rhode Island’s Icy Summer Treat
You may have tried Sno-Cones and Shave Ice, but until you’ve been to Lil’ Rhody in the summer, you haven’t…