Author: Sam Cohen
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The history behind 9 Native American WI town names
Many of Wisconsin’s place names have Native American origins. Learn the history behind nine of them.
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Get to know Iowa’s viral animal stars
Iowa animals have been going viral for over a decade. Here are some of the state’s biggest animal stars.
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6 immigrant-owned Wisconsin businesses to support in 2026
Immigrant-owned businesses support the local economy and provide an opportunity to learn about new cultures. Here are six in Wisconsin to check out in 2026.
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5 fascinating facts about Newport News native Ella Fitzgerald
Here are five facts about Ella Fitzgerald, a Newport News native who is one of the greatest jazz singers of all time.
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All about Arabella Mansfield & 3 other Iowa women who made history
Arabella Mansfield, Getrude Rush, Edna Griffin, and Carrie Chapman Catt made history in Iowa and beyond. Here are their stories.
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Every San Antonio restaurant Guy Fieri visited on ‘Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives’
Guy Fieri has visited 22 San Antonio restaurants on “Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives.” Here’s every spot he featured.
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This Thanksgiving, learn the real story of Pocahontas
Pocahontas’s life is often shaped by the colonizers who rewrote her history. This is the real story of the Native American girl whose name meant “joy.”
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The disappearance of La Crosse teen Evelyn Hartley: A deep dive into the case
La Crosse teenager Evelyn Hartley went missing in 1953 while babysitting. Here’s everything you need to know about her unsolved case.
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Asheville is the most haunted city in North Carolina, & these 3 places prove it
Asheville has a uniquely haunted history. Here are three sites that prove it’s the spookiest city in NC.
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Ames is the most haunted town in Iowa, & these 5 stories prove it
Ames, Iowa, has experienced several brushes with paranormal incidents. Here are five stories that prove it’s haunted.