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Superman display at the Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport.Representatives of the Central Pacific and Union Pacific railroad companies celebrate completion of the first transcontinental railroad on May 10, 1869, with a golden spike ceremony in Promontory Summit, Utah.Barn quilt on Marcella Epperson's barn.Bowling is the nation’s No. 1 participation sport, with 71 million people bowling at least one game a year, according to the U.S. Bowling Congress.

History of the Barber Pole

Blood-stained bandages evolved into iconic modern-day barber pole

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Marlon Brando in "The Godfather"

Best Books Made into Movies

Ten American novels that became Hollywood classics

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Winter swimmers take the plunge at Coney Island Beach in Brooklyn, N.Y.

Coney Island Polar Bear Club

America’s oldest winter swim club hosts one of the nation’s oldest organized New Year’s Day plunges

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C.F. Sauer’s headquarters and vanilla extract production are based in a landmark building in Richmond, Va., topped with a distinctive illuminated sign.

C.F. Sauer Vanilla and Spices

Virginia company helps cooks flavor food for 125 years

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20 Memorable Veteran’s Day Quotes

Hand-picked quotes that honor the sacrifices of America’s veterans

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The History of Circuit-Riding Preachers

Also known as “saddlebag preachers,” they traveled by horseback and spread Christianity across the West

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Katsina dolls represent benevolent katsina spirits, each with its own name and purpose, and are part of the culture of the Hopi American Indian tribe.

Hopi ‘Katsina’ or Kachina Dolls

Indian artist carves dolls from cottonwood tree roots

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The earliest known photograph of the White House was taken in 1846 by John Plumbe Jr.

The White House in Photographs & History

Pennsylvania Avenue residence is America’s most famous home

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Iraqi war veteran Chris Chaisson (center) develops riding skills with help from staff and friends of Horses for Heroes.

Horses for Heroes

Therapeutic riding program helps military veterans find a new mission

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Elk Make Comeback

The nation’s majestic herds return to native habitats across America

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As the nation’s first precision lawn mower drill team, the Lawn Rangers parade each year down Main Street in downtown Arcola, Ill.

The World Famous Lawn Rangers of Arcola, Ill.

Precision lawn mower drill team marches with elaborately decorated push mowers

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