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Billy Idol & the Coral Castle- Testaments to Young Love
Many thirty- somethings will remember Billy Idol’s “Sweet Sixteen.” A mild acoustic-tamed Billy Idol sings about the loss of a love with his typical sexy sneer. Few of us realize there is a real story behind the Video. The beginning … Continue reading
Posted in 1900-1914, historical
Tagged Billy Idol, Coral Castle, Edward Leedskalnin, Sweet Sixteen
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The Curious Combination of Beer and Mermaid
Her tale is a tragic one: attempting to be something she is not, and losing the man she loves. In typical Disney fashion, her story is turned into a ‘happily ever after’ story. We know her as the “Little Mermaid,” … Continue reading
Candy Floss and Other Pleaseures…
Some people might remember the famous song, “Meet Me in St. Louis, Louis,” sung by the famous Judy Garland. She recorded the song in 1944, but it was actually used at the 1904 St. Louis World’s Fair. While this song … Continue reading
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Tagged cotton candy, fair, food history, history, hot dog, Judy Garland, past, St. Louis, St. Louis International Fair, Tab
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A Letter from 1856
Note: This was a letter written to my great-great aunts, who lived at 2 Hales Cottage in Kingston. I would love to think that the descendants of Mary Parker are out there in the Internet-world, and are researching their history. … Continue reading
Brushed With Mystery 