Stories: Old West & Beyond 10.29.24
“One who believes everything he's told is as naive as one who fetches water with a sieve.” —Sicilian Proverb
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Good Morning. It’s Tuesday, October 29, 2024. Halloween is just a couple of days away. While it may be too late to make travel plans, here are the best places in the US to celebrate the holiday.
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FROM THE WILD WEST
. . . Sam Bass scored the most significant single robbery in the history of the Union Pacific but spent the rest of his days chasing the elusive big payday. "A Chance at the Big Time."
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. . . According to the Texas State Historical Association, Sam Bass launched a successful horse racing career before turning to crime.
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FROM HERE & THERE
. . . Thursday is Halloween. Among the superstitions is that crossing paths with a black cat will trigger bad luck.
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. . . Candy corn has always been associated with Halloween. It was originally marketed as “Chicken Feed” to appeal more to farmers as a treat they could enjoy year-round.
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. . . Fall weather translates to stunning colors outside our windows. And, if you’re a homeowner with trees in the yard, it also means the raking of leaves. But here’s some good news: The Xerces Society provides a good excuse for not raking.
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. . . Here’s a ranking of America’s safest cities.
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. . . In the late Fifties, General Motors broke all the styling rules to create the innovative and unique Firebird III. Although never meant for mass production, its design and features had a major influence on future GM cars.
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. . . Some state capitol buildings are more unique than others. Many, however, reflect the architecture of the US Capitol. Find your state capitol building here.
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“As hard as I practice, I have learned that doing nothing is just as important as doing everything.” —Maria Sharapova
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