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Go Explore Our StateAsheville Pinball Machine MuseumDo you remember when arcades were everywhere and you could go and spend hours roaming the games and racking up points? One of those games was the pinball machine and some people have become masters of the flippers. But did you know there is a place to go explore over ...

15 Most Expensive Cars in the World Have you ever wondered how expensive some cars are? Well, here are 15 that you should consider if your wallet can agree with you! Rolls-Royce Droptail: $32 million Photo by Rolls-Royce Motor Cars PressClub Pagani Huayra Codalunga: $7 million Photo by Wikipedia Images, By MrWalkr - Ow...

Lighthouses of North CarolinaOcracoke Island LighthouseOcracoke’s lighthouse is unique in that it is a beckoning lighthouse instead of a warning lighthouse. It is on without a flash or rotating device, telling sailors to come to it and not worry about rocks. Built out of dressed stone and timber with brick and mo...

Gifts and Activities For Your MomMother’s Day is a holiday celebrated on the second Sunday in May for all mothers. The orginial Mother’s Day was in 1908, started by a woman named Anna Jarvis in honor of her mother, Ann Jarvis, who was a social activist. It began with many women’s group coming together...

History of HealingBellevue HospitalOpened in 1736, Bellevue Hospital is located in New York City and is the oldest public hospital in the United States. A public hospital means that it is owned by the government. It is also one of the largest by number of beds at 844. The hospital began its life a the city’s firs...

North Carolina's Highest Weather RecordsHottest DayThe hottest day on record for North Carolina was August 21, 1983 with a whopping high of 110 degrees Fahrenheit in Fayetteville. Coldest DayThe coldest day on record was in Mount Mitchell on January 21, 1985 with lows of -34°F. This was part of an Artic outbreak wh...

Historical Events That Actually Happened“Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.” – George Santayana, philosopher (1863-1952)History is has many ups and downs, celebrations and tragedies, beginnings and ends. There is always a story to hear and learn from. What is your history?M...

Types of Pollen and When They StrikeIt's that time again! Spring has sprung and the sun it out in full bloom. Flowers and bees are about and the wind is delightful. All is grand in the spring months of the year. But will all that grand color of flowers and trees comes the dreaded pollen.Many people have allergies relat...

Bizarre Food Combos People Swear ByVanilla Ice Cream and Olive OilPhoto by Getty ImagesThis is a new trend that has popped up recently. Many people are coming to find that it is a great way to make plain ice cream more decadent. The olive oil gives a nutty, almost fruity, rich taste to the neutral flavours of the vanil...

Bizarre Food Combos People Swear By Vanilla Ice Cream and Olive Oil Photo by Getty Images This is a new trend that has popped up recently. Many people are coming to find that it is a great way to make plain ice cream more decadent. The olive oil gives a nutty, almost fruity, rich taste to the neutral flavours of the va...

Locations as Old as TimeCarolina Coffee ShopPhoto by Visit Chapel HillThis restaurant has the proud honor of being North Carolina’s longest running original restaurant. It began as a student post office at UNC Chapel Hill before morphing into a soda shop then in 1922 into the full-service coffee and bar it is tod...

Locations as Old as Time Carolina Coffee Shop Photo by Visit Chapel Hill This restaurant has the proud honor of being North Carolina's longest running original restaurant. It began as a student post office at UNC Chapel Hill before morphing into a soda shop then in 1922 into the full-service coffee and bar it is today....

Top Toys You Won’t See On ShelvesEasy Bake OvenPhoto by Getty ImagesEvery kid growing up in the 70’s, 80’s, and early 90’s wanted the amazing Easy Bake Oven, first produced by Kenner then by Hasbro. It was just like the title implied, an easy toy that baked fun and delicious treats. Sadly its hi...

Must See Train Rides in North Carolina Tweetsie Railroad Photo by Getty Image If you have lived in North Carolina for a time, you have probably heard of Tweetsie Railroad or maybe you have visited as a child. Tweetsie Railroad is a wild west themed adventure everyone should experience at least once in their life. They ...

North Carolina Urban Legends1. The Devil's Tramping Ground (Chatham County)1Located in Bear Creek, North Carolina, The Devil's Tramping Ground is a mysterious, barren circle shrouded in legend. Folklore claims the Devil paces the clearing at night, contemplating the world’s evils, and that objects left there disa...

North Carolina’s Weirdest Roadside AttractionsBEEPShangri-La Stone VillageThis miniature village began as a hobby for retired farmer Henry Warren, and decades later, it still charms visitors along N.C. Highway 86. Constructed with stone, concrete, and quartz sourced from a nearby quarry, the site features 27 smal...

Strangest North Carolina Laws That Still ExistNo More Than 2 Sessions of BingoGetty ImagesStarting off the list of weird laws, per § 14-309.8, Bingo can only be played twice a week, and you’ve got to wait a full 48 hours between your games. Each session is capped at five hours because, let’s face it, e...

Hobbies to Take UpTime ConsiderationYou may have a full-time job or be in school, so choosing a hobby that fits your current obligations is important. Consider how many days per week you can dedicate to a hobby, how often you'll participate, and the overall free time you have. You might wonder how your friend manages t...

Hobbies to Take Up Time Consideration You may have a full-time job or be in school, so choosing a hobby that fits your current obligations is important. Consider how many days per week you can dedicate to a hobby, how often you'll participate, and the overall free time you have. You might wonder how your friend manages...

North Carolina Facts They Don’t Teach in SchoolSure, we all know North Carolina is the ‘Tar Heel State’ and home to the Wright Brothers' first flight. But did you know it was also home to Blackbear and the largest home in America? Buckle up, because we're diving into some fascinating facts about North...