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Happy Independence Day!

Posted on July 4, 2022 by Colins Place

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On This Day in History: 1931: “The Star-Spangled Banner” becomes official

Posted on March 3, 2016 by Colins Place

President Herbert Hoover signs a congressional act making “The Star-Spangled Banner” the official national anthem of the United States. On September 14, 1814, Francis Scott Key composed the lyrics to “The Star-Spangled Banner” after witnessing the massive overnight British bombardment … Continue reading →

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Ford Econoline: The van that rocked

Posted on February 23, 2014 by Colins Place

Ford Econoline: The van that rocked http://www.bbc.com Whether lugging a band to the next gig or shuttling travellers to the car-hire counter, Ford’s “brick on wheels” was a colossus of the road. via The BBC website

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Cool Cars You Won’t Find in the U.S. – Allstate Blog

Posted on March 10, 2013 by Colins Place

We’ve all heard that the grass is always greener on the other side of the fence, and truer words have never been spoken if you love cars. While we get some great choices here in the U.S., other countries have … Continue reading →

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