Stories: Old West & Beyond 02.18.25
“The person who says it cannot be done should not interrupt the person doing it.” —Chinese Proverb
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1. THE OLD WEST
On a late afternoon in September 1887, Sheriff Commodore Perry Owens approached a home in Holbrook, Arizona Territory, to arrest a suspected killer.
Seconds later, he found himself in the fight of his life. "THE 60-SECOND GUNFIGHT."
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2. THE OLD WEST
Four documentaries trace the life of the legendary Commodore Perry Owens.
The films provide an up-close-and-personal view of his life in the West and his year as a lawman.
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3. SEVEN TRAVEL TRENDS
Travel specialists point to seven travel trends for 2025—ones that can transform the travel experience.
The trends include Noctourism, Calmications, and Off-the-Beaten-Track.
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4. LESS THAN THREE MONTHS TO GET A REAL ID
May 7th is the target date for U-S travelers 18 or older to obtain a U.S. passport, a Real ID-compliant driver's license, a U.S. military ID, a DHS Trusted Traveler Card, or an enhanced driver's license.
You’ll need the new Real ID to get through airport security.
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5. “STRUCK DUMB WITH AMAZEMENT”
When archaeologists discovered King Tut’s tomb in 1922, they also found a treasure trove of artifacts.
Among them: a death mask, iron daggers, and a board game.
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6. DON’T HIT THE SNOOZE BUTTON
Sleep specialists caution against hitting the snooze button because delaying the inevitable only makes you groggier. Here are 22 ways to get a better night’s sleep.
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7. YOU CAN FILL YOU TAKE WITH GAS IN IRAN FOR 11 CENTS A GALLON
While drivers in Middle Eastern countries can obtain gas for pennies, the average price per gallon is about $3.42 here in the USA.
Take a look at how much each country pays for gas in 2025.
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8. TOUGH TONGUE TWISTERS ARE SUPER TRICKY
The best tongue twisters are those loaded with sequences of similar sounds, particularly consonants, that are tricky to say quickly or repeatedly.
Here is the most difficult tongue twister in the world:
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“The only thing better than singing is more singing.” —Ella Fitzgerald
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