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What Is A Phantom Traffic Jam?

Posted on June 9, 2023 by Colins Place

It’s happened to us all at some point or another: you’re cruising along the highway, enjoying a smooth ride, when suddenly the traffic comes to a screeching halt. You wait, you drive along slowly for a while, and then it … Continue reading →

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Did You Know?

Posted on February 10, 2023 by Colins Place

Salmonella, the bacteria responsible for untold cases of food poisoning around the world every year, is named after Daniel Elmer Salmon (the leader of the Veterinary Division of the United States Department of Agriculture lab in which the bacteria was … Continue reading →

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Is It True That Twinkies Don’t Expire ?

Posted on January 23, 2023 by Colins Place

You’ve probably heard it before. Twinkies could survive an apocalypse, and they never expire. But before you start chowing down on the one you found in the recesses of your pantry, you might want to verify if that’s true or … Continue reading →

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Will Coffee Dehydrate You?

Posted on January 17, 2023 by Colins Place

Everyone knows water is the best way to stay hydrated, and you might have heard that it’s important to drink it with your coffee in the morning to prevent dehydration. But is that actually true? Does coffee dehydrate you? The … Continue reading →

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Here’s Why Eggs Are So Expensive Right Now

Posted on January 17, 2023 by Colins Place

Everything is more expensive right now. That’s not exactly news. But there’s one thing that seems to be a bit more expensive than others—eggs. Costs hit historic levels in December, and the common breakfast food is nearly three times more … Continue reading →

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Planet Parade to Grace the Dawn Sky this Month

Posted on June 24, 2022 by Colins Place

All five naked-eye planets will line up in the dawn sky in June. Not only that, they’ll also be in their proper order from the Sun. The delightful view of all five naked-eye planets will greet early risers throughout the … Continue reading →

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Fewer bridges need repairs, but task still monumental

Posted on February 21, 2016 by Colins Place

Interesting article. Every day we drive over bridges, not giving them a second thought. Many of these are old and historic. WASHINGTON, February 2016 – Nearly 10% of the country’s bridges – 58,495 out of 609,539 – were considered structurally deficient … Continue reading →

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On this day in history; 1952, Princess Elizabeth becomes Queen

Posted on February 6, 2016 by Colins Place

On this day in 1952, after a long illness, King George VI of Great Britain and Northern Ireland dies in his sleep at the royal estate at Sandringham. Princess Elizabeth, the oldest of the king’s two daughters and next in … Continue reading →

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Burt’s back as classic Smokey and The Bandit car goes up for auction

Posted on January 30, 2016 by Colins Place

January 30th, 2016. Later today a piece of movie automobile history is up for grabs today as fans of Smokey and the Bandit get a chance to own the film’s instantly recognizable car. The Pontiac Firebird Trans Am from the … Continue reading →

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Land Rover Defender ends production after seven decades

Posted on January 29, 2016 by Colins Place

The death of a British icon: Land Rover Defender ends production after seven decades January 29th, 2016 The last Land Rover Defender will roll off the production line later today, ending 67 years of the popular 4×4 being made. It … Continue reading →

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