Move over, pickleball. Before you hit the scene with your clever part tennis, part ping-pong, part badminton, part trendy curiosity fame, there was another reigning mash-up sport in town, no court renovations required. Disc golf. Old-school fun for the passionate sports unprofessional, disc golf hit the scene in the 1920s with the street-smart name “tin lid golf.” Targets were anything from trees, trash cans and light poles to chicken wire baskets or fire hydrants.Fast forward to the 1960s when Ed Headrick, while …
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Height matters in many realms. Tall people tend to occupy more CEO slots in Fortune 500 companies than their shorter counterparts, though it may not translate to increased intelligence. Tall horses and …
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The first post-World War II year of 1946 was noteworthy on many fronts, like the birth of three U.S. presidents (Bill Clinton, George W. Bush, Donald J. Trump), the first Tupperware sales …
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Back in 2011, Matt Damon bought a zoo. Not a real one, of course, but one for entertainment purposes, courtesy of Hollywood. And in 2003, Sarah and Cedric Shannon bought a farm. …
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Down a peaceful, scenic road in Willis, an annual summer festival is bringing together community, reconciling relationships, and hosting plain ol’ summer fun. Replenish Festival has been hosting folks by the hundreds …
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The air at Pulaski County Motorsports Park hummed with anticipation long before the engines roared to life. Some 3,700 fans filled the stands to cheer on the inaugural event for 2026 on …
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Of more than 10,000 mushroom species, about 2,000 are edible. Of those, a couple dozen are commonly cultivated for consumption, and the most popular are portobello, cremini, button, shiitake and oyster varieties. …
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With little money and no work opportunities, Andrew Carnegie’s parents bought passage to America from Scotland in 1848 with 13-year-old Andrew and his 5-year-old brother. Settling in Pennsylvania, the dad again struggled …
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In ancient times, decorative ceilings most often symbolized power and extravagance. The elaborate ceilings in the Sistine Chapel, Palace of Versailles and the U.S. Capitol dome create an almost overwhelming visual impact. Traditionally …
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On the extremist survival show “Alone,” it’s the first thing they rig up … shelter. After all, a roof over one’s head is a primal necessity that spans species and cultures. Piecing …
