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Each city, state and region across America has little-known facts and bits of trivia included in our state-by-state listing of Tidbits & Trivia.
The earliest known photograph of the White House was taken in 1846 by John Plumbe Jr.Actor Robert Newton (left) popularized the crusty pirate grunt "Arrr!" in the 1952 film "Blackbeard, the Pirate," co-starring Linda Darnell (right).Bruce and Barbara Selyem photograph and record the histories of grain elevaotrs across the United States and Canada. Bruce's photos include elevators in Kramer, N.D.; Comertown, Mont.; Toston, Mont.; Kent, Ore.; Anceney, Mont.; and Ithaca, Neb.

The Harmonica in History

German musical instrument invented in 1821

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Empire State Building Trivia

Nation's second-tallest building voted 'America's favorite architecture'

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What is Winter Solstice?

Learn more about the shortest day of the year

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White House photographers pose in 1918 on the South Lawn of the White House, one of the most photographed homes in the world.

White House Facts & Trivia

Fun facts about square footage, paint, gardens and more

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One of America’s Funniest Road Signs

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Varallo’s Chile Parlor Is Nashville’s Oldest Restaurant

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Lerberg’s Foods Store

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What Tempe Building is Shaped Like an Upside Down Pyramid?

Completed in 1970, the Tempe Municipal Building is defined as a landmark by a Tempe Historic Preservation Ordinance. The building is an upside-down pyramid with…

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Where Was ‘The Hunger Games’ Movie Filmed?

The abandoned Henry River Mill Village near Hildebran (pop. 2,023) was a key filming site for The Hunger Games movie released in March. The entire…

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Barbara Stuart Acting Career

Actress Barbara Stuart (1930-2011), born Barbara Ann McNeese in Paris (pop. 8,837), appeared in dozens of television series and movies, including Bachelor Party, Airplane! and…

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Moore Brothers Reign in Winter X Games

Colten and Caleb Moore, brothers from Krum (pop. 4,157), dominated the podium at the Winter X Games 2012 in Aspen, Colo. Colten won a gold…

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Who Was the First Black Female Postmaster?

The first known black female postmaster was Minnie Cox, appointed postmaster of Indianola (pop. 10,863) in 1891 by President Benjamin Harrison. When her leadership position…

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Lucas Man Became Baseball Pitcher and Broadcaster

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