I have a Ph.D. degree. I love to travel, visit museums, national parks, and places few people know. I share my travel stories and more on this blog.
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The National Museum of the Great Lakes tells the stories of the four great lakes in North America: Lake Superior, Lake Michigan, Lake Huron, Lake Erie, and Lake Ontario. From chilling maritime history stories and early voyages, to past and present developments, to their importance as natural resource, visitors get…
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Remember the name: Tong Phoon Thai Restaurant, that’s the name of the best Thai restaurant in Fairview Heights, Illinois. If you are craving for an authentic Thai cuisine, this is the right place for you. You won’t regret visiting this restaurant, with its friendly owner and very attentive staff. Traveling…
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I visited the Ohio Statehouse in Columbus, Ohio. It is considered one of the oldest working statehouses in the United States, being built between 1839 and 1861. Its architecture is typical Greek Revival. Today, the Statehouse houses the Ohio General Assembly. On September 16, 1859, Abraham Lincoln delivered a memorable…
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Hilton Garden Inn in Ogden, Utah is an excellent example of what a budget hotel should be — clean rooms, great beds, nice restaurant, and welcoming and friendly staff. The Hilton Garden Inn is one of the best hotels in downtown Ogden. Its amenities include: Restaurant and bar/lounge Indoor pool…
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This would be our first set of jokes for 2019. We tried to collect new super funny Bisaya jokes and post them here. This is part 35 in our series. I am hoping that you are all enjoying our series of Cebuano and Bisaya jokes! If you missed the other…
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The first settlers in the Ohio area were the Adena Native Americans, known for their mounds, like this on in Enon, Ohio. Adena, Hopewell, and the Fort Ancient cultures developed earthworks, circa 52 BC to 1500 AD. These three nations were located in much of Ohio area. The legend says…
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This is the Old Courthouse in St. Louis, Missouri. Dred and Harriet Scott filed suit for their freedom at this courthouse in 1846. Their case reached the United States Supreme Court and was decided in 1857. The court ruled that the Scotts and all African Americans were not citizens of…
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The Hindu Temple of Dayton is a place of worship for the Hindu community in Dayton, Ohio. Although it is a sacred place for the Hindu faithfuls, it still opens its doors to all visitors who are interested in just seeing the temple. Inside the temple, which is located in…
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