Super Expensive Legos
Top Ranked SetsThe Most Valuable Set10179 LEGO Star Wars Ultimate Collector’s Millennium Falcon is, at the moment, Lego’s Most Valuable Set. It has 5,197 pieces and is currently averaged to be around $2,403.Photo by EbayThe Largest SetThe 10307 LEGO Landmarks Eiffel Tower is the Lego company largest build y...
Vroom Vroom!
15 Most Expensive Cars in the WorldHave 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 millionPhoto by Rolls-Royce Motor Cars PressClubPagani Huayra Codalunga: $7 millionPhoto by Wikipedia Images, By MrWalkr – O...
Vroom Vroom!
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...
June Festivals of North Carolina
Join the Adventure, Join the Fun!Ocrafolk Festival on OcracokeThe Ocrafolk Festival is on Ocracoke Island from June 6th-8th this year. They have musicians, storytellers, artisans and much more fun to be had for the whole family. It a festival celebrating a community with a mission to help support one another.Photo by G...
How To Take A Good Photo
Things to Keep In Mind This SummerLighting!Having the right light is key! Now you cannot control the light in every single location but it is something to look for. If you can fix the light such as avoiding harsh shadows and using natural light will help bring the focus of the photo to the front. If you do need a flash...
Oldest Hospitals in America
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...
Too Hot To Handle!
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
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...
Eat This, Not That!
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...
North Carolina’s Historic Restaurants
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...
North Carolina's Historic Restaurants
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....
Banned Toys in America
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...
Banned Toys in America
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...
All Aboard!
Must See Train Rides in North CarolinaTweetsie RailroadPhoto by Getty ImageIf 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 hav...
All Aboard!
Must See Train Rides in North CarolinaTweetsie RailroadPhoto by Getty ImageIf 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 hav...
All Aboard!
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 ...
Urban Legends
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...
Urban Legends
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...
6 Weird Roadside Attractions
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...
6 Weird Roadside Attractions
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...