
a camp for girls
The Camp Fire Girls were formally established on March 17, 1912. Inspired by the Boy Scouts, it was one of the first such programs created

The Story of Outlaw Country in 33 Songs
The story of outlaw country starts in very different places, depending on who is spinning the yarn. Historian Joe Nick Patoski wonders if it all

The Haunting of Prince Frederick’s Chapel
Prince Fredrick’s Chapel, nicknamed “The Old Gunn Church” after deceased contractors, has a haunting history that only locals know. The 19th century church is in

1948 Indian Chief Motorcycle Cold Start After 40 Years Wakes The Dead
There ain’t no doubt that Indian Motorcycle Company built some amazingly beautiful motorcycles in its day, eh? I mean, take a look at the 1948

The Real Yellowstone Dutton Ranch
The success of Paramount’s Yellowstone series hinges on more than dysfunction and drama. Watching the Dutton family saga play out against one of America’s most

The King’s Fourth Great American Race Win
Richard Petty won his fourth Great American Race at the 15th Daytona 500 on this date in 1973. Richard Petty appeared in 32 Daytona 500s

Smack, strippers, and Guns N’ Roses: the chaotic road to Appetite For Destruction
How Guns N’ Roses went from Sunset Strip contenders to rock’n’roll’s last great outlaws in the the chaotic road to Appetite For Destruction. “I watch

Mystery Fun House’s Last Laugh
When most people think of Orlando, Florida, they usually think of two things: Disney World and Universal Studios. But as impressive as those two behemoths

The Last Pioneer Chicken
A savage journey to the heart of the greasy-as-hell, California fast food dream. “We’re going to Malaysia!” my cousin Brett yelled on the phone. No,

Radio Control Car History
Model car racing using tethers, rails and slots had been around for years, but the dream of the driver being able to steer the car

LOTL S01 E02: The Sleestak God
While Will and Holly are supposed to be out getting water, they instead go exploring. Among the things they find are what looks to be

The One Quart Motor Oil Can
Beginning in the 1930s, American oil companies began selling oil in the standard One Quart Oil Can. These cans were branded in thousands of independent