“Life is a long lesson in humility.” —James M. Barrie

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1. The Old West:  One Man Stand.

2. The Old West:  Dangerous Dan Tucker.   

3. Predictions about 2025.

4. When Hollywood lies.

5. A place to ski in a place with no mountains.

6. Cheap vs Expensive. 

7. The significance of the bended knee. 

8. A dozen stunning images of Planet Earth.

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1. THE OLD  WEST

When self-appointed deputy Elfego Baca took it upon himself to arrest a rowdy cowboy, he didn't realize the firepower he would face for his action. "High Noon in Frisco.”

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2. THE WILD WEST

According to New Mexico Magazine, Elfego Baca met Billy the Kid in their early teens and had a drink or two in an Albuquerque saloon. Shots were fired.

The law arrived, and Elfago and Billy were asked to leave. (Long read)

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3. PREDICTION IN 1925: WIRELESS BANKING, LIVING TO 150

A few deep thinkers gazed into their crystal balls one hundred years ago to predict the future of society in 2025.

Some came close. Others missed by a mile. 

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4. IN HOLLYWOOD, LIES OFTEN PASS AS HISTORY

Vikings didn’t wear horned helmets, and lemmings don’t commit mass suicide.

When it comes to movies and history, Hollywood falls short. 

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5. A COUNTRY WITH NO MOUNTAINS ACCOMMODATES SKIERS

Denmark is flat with no mountains. 

But it now has a place for skiers—the roof of a powerplant.  

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6. UNIQUE TRAVEL DESTINATIONS FOR MOST ALL BUDGETS

The cost of a journey to faraway exotic locations can be a concern to most people but not to others.

Here are ten of the most affordable and ten of the most luxurious destinations. 

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7. DROPPING TO ONE KNEE TO PROPOSE

The practice of dropping to a knee to propose may date back to the 11th century. 

Medieval-era artwork depicts a man kneeling before a woman in a display of courtly love. 

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8. PHOTO ESSAY:  PLANET BEAUTIFUL

Nearly 400,000 images were submitted in last year’s Sony World Photography Awards.

From the Utah Badlands to the black sands of Iceland, here are the 12 best.

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“Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.” —Confucius

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