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From China and South Korea to Mexico and Ecuador, Houston has 19 sister cities worldwide. Learn all about each one.  Sister Cities International was founded in 1956 by President Dwight D. Eisenhower to foster connections between…
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From taco and craft beer festivals to a Fourth of July party, you won’t want to miss these Houston events happening in summer 2025. As a major metropolis that’s home to tons of museums, parks, professional sports teams, restaurants, and…
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Want to learn about Michigan's secret and spirited past? Here, a historian and U of M grad explores the state's history as a bootlegging center.  While we all know that crime doesn't pay, the bootleggers and gangsters of a century ago have…
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Discover the most underrated state parks in Virginia, offering serene landscapes, outdoor adventures, and a peaceful escape from the crowds. While many people think of popular destinations like Smith Mountain Lake, Belle Isle, and First…
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Looking for budget-friendly things to do in Detroit? Add these 13 Detroit-area experiences to your bucket list, because they're totally free! The auto capital of the world is a city made for visitors because there are always things to do…
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Here’s a sampling of holiday events where you can celebrate the season in Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania isn’t just a winter wonderland because of the cold temperatures and the snow—it’s also a celebrated winter attraction because of the…
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Here are eight purposeful ways to pay tribute to the histories, cultures, and contributions of Hispanic Americans in Nevada during Hispanic Heritage Month. Nevada has welcomed Hispanic and Latin Americans since its Old West origins. Today,…
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Here are seven of the most infamous criminals under lock and key in Nevada prisons. Nevada was once the Wild West but nowadays were all about law and order. Over the years, we’ve seen many infamous criminals pass through the Silver…
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It’s almost the Fourth of July, and for many Michiganders, that means one thing: It’s time for backyard barbeques and settling in for a dazzling firework show. There’s something about watching fireworks that never gets old and people of…
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Sometimes it’s the little things that make eating at a restaurant special like a basket of warm bread and butter or free refills. When dining at our favorite Mexican restaurants, we all look forward to the bottomless chips and salsa. The…
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