Ice Castles in Alpine, Utah

Their story begins in Alpine in the late 2000s, when Brent Christensen, a local resident and father, built a small ice structure in his front yard simply to entertain his children during the long Utah winter.

The Ice Castles associated with Alpine, Utah occupy a special place in the story of modern winter attractions because they originated there, even though the large public installations later moved nearby. Their story begins in Alpine in the late 2000s, when Brent Christensen, a local resident and father, built a small ice structure in his front yard simply to entertain his children during the long Utah winter.

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Pixar Pal-A-Round – Wheel of Death

But its true notoriety comes not from its height but from its motion, which introduces an element of controlled chaos.

The California Pixar Pal-A-Round is one of the most visually distinctive and psychologically unnerving attractions ever built at a Disney park, standing as a massive Ferris wheel on Pixar Pier at Disney California Adventure Park in Anaheim. Originally opening on February 8, 2001, as the Sun Wheel, the attraction was part of the park’s original lineup and was designed to echo classic seaside amusement piers while adding a mechanical twist that

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Lyrical: “Clothes” (Part One)

These are songs that contain word “clothes” in their lyrics.

“Underneath Your Clothes” is a lush power-ballad by Colombian singer-songwriter Shakira from her fifth studio album Laundry Service (released as a single in early 2002), written by Shakira and longtime collaborator Lester Mendez, and produced by both of them; it showcases a blend of pop and soft rock with Beatles-style brass touches and an

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Marmots

Notable for their thickset bodies, short legs, small rounded ears, and dense fur adapted to cold climates.

Marmots are large, robust ground squirrels belonging to the genus Marmota, notable for their thickset bodies, short legs, small rounded ears, and dense fur adapted to cold climates. They are among the heaviest members of the squirrel family, with some species weighing well over fifteen pounds before hibernation.

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Cherokee Trail – Stone Mountain

The Cherokee Trail at Stone Mountain Park in Georgia offers one of the most immersive ways to experience the natural and historical landscape surrounding Stone Mountain. Encircling much of the mountain’s base in a loop of approximately five miles, the trail provides a striking contrast to the exposed granite ascent of the park’s summit route. Designated as a National Recreation Trail,

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My Favorite Songs With One Word Titles (Part 1)

This is a series of posts that will talk about my favorite songs that have a one word title. See if you agree with any of these!

“Jessica” is an instrumental composed by Dickey Betts and released by the Allman Brothers Band in 1973 on the album Brothers and Sisters, emerging during a pivotal moment for the group as they regrouped creatively after the deaths of Duane Allman and Berry Oakley, with Betts stepping forward as the band’s principal melodic architect.

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West Georgia Museum of Tallapoosa

Jones proposed the creation of a museum that would combine local history with natural history and hands-on education.

The West Georgia Museum of Tallapoosa exists because a small west Georgia town made a deliberate choice to preserve its own story rather than let it fade into memory. Tallapoosa, incorporated in 1860, developed as a railroad and industrial town and once enjoyed regional prominence through attractions such as the Lithia Springs Hotel,

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Robert Duvall, Jerry Kennedy, Sonny Jurgensen, and Lamonte McLemore Die

Four more losses to reflect on here, early in 2026.

These guys were in movies such Bullitt, True Grit, M*A*S*H, and the Godfather; was a country record producer, songwriter, and guitarist; was a professional quarterback for 18 seasons in the NFL; and a vocalist, actor, composer, photographer, and a founding member of The 5th Dimension.

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What Did Delaware, Boys?

What did Delaware, boy, what did “Dela wear”?

“What Did Delaware, Boys?” is a playful American nonsense rhyme whose roots stretch back into the nineteenth century, occupying that curious space where children’s verse, folk humor, and campfire tradition overlap. The rhyme is built around a deliberately groan-worthy pun, with the question “What did Delaware, boys?”

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Burnt Match Odor

Friction ignites a mixture on the match head that typically includes sulfur compounds, an oxidizer such as potassium chlorate, and various fillers and binders.

That familiar burnt match odor is one of those instantly recognizable smells that feels simple but is actually the product of a small, fast-moving chemistry experiment happening right under your nose. When a match is struck, friction ignites a mixture on the match head that typically includes sulfur compounds, an oxidizer such as potassium chlorate, and various fillers and binders.

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