Capturing the allure of colonial times has never been easier. New Castle, Delaware has held onto its colonial roots, offering a glimpse back in time anywhere you go in this riverfront town. Peter Stuyvesant arrived ahead of his comrades in 1651 to found Fort Casimir, as it was originally named, to assure that the Dutch …
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The Bottom – Saba, Caribbean – Part Two
After seemingly endless conflict, with ownership changing hands so often, the Dutch finally won control of Saba in the early 1800s. Today, the island is still under Dutch control. Much like other parts of the world, the slave trade would bring those of African heritage to the shores of Saba. Thankfully, those who lived on …
Cabbage Patch Fantasy Land – Griswold, Iowa – Part Two
One of the reason’s Donna’s collection is so vast is that there were many other toys that were “spin-off” toys from the Cabbage Patch empire, such as Furskins, Koosas, and Patch Puppies. In her collection, she even has Taro Kids, which were a Cabbage Patch knock-off created and designed in the Philippines. The Cabbage Patch …
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Cabbage Patch Fantasy Land – Griswold, Iowa – Part One
The owner and founder of Cabbage Patch Fantasy Land in Griswold, Iowa, has never turned away an orphaned Patch doll. She has found them in the oddest of places. Not only has she been a collector privately, but people found out about her obsession of sorts and began dropping them off at her house in …
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International Church of Cannabis – Denver, Colorado
Curious what it’s like when founding an entirely new religion? In a city that legalized recreational marijuana use in 2012? How about a church that has been dubbed the Sistine Chapel for Stoners? Steve Berke, a founding member of a new religion, Elevationism, along with other members, created the International Church of Cannabis. The church …
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Roger Ebert Sculpture – Champaign, Illinois
When accomplishing great feats, most people aren’t sitting down. That can’t be said of Roger Ebert. From the late 70s to the end of the 90s, Gene Siskel and Roger Ebert came into our homes on a weekly basis letting us know which movies were worth our time, and those that were not. Before film …