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What mades it hard to see the trees that have grown up between Rt.322 and the river
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The Truth Behind This Pennsylvania Mystery Was Revealed After 25 Years
DAULPHIN, PA., NOVEMBER 18, 2015-------No one in the town of Dauphin knew where it came from or how it arrived: in 1986, a statue of Liberty replica appeared on a piling in the middle of the Susquehanna River, off of Route 322. Traffic on the highway stalled from people who pulled over, slowed down, or stopped altogether to peer at the strange new landmark.
Though no one knew it at the time, a local lawyer had created the statue to celebrate the actual Statue of Liberty's centennial celebration. He created it out of venetian blinds and plywood, and with a group of friends he erected it in the middle of the night.
Though the statue's origin remained a mystery for years, eventually the creator came forward and revealed himself. In the 1990s, the original statue was destroyed by weather. By that point, the residents of Dauphin had grown so fond of their miniature Lady Liberty that they raised enough money to build a new one: a larger, more durable, more securely-fastened version.The second Lady Liberty is the one that remains to this day. She stands 25 feet tall and greets all who pass through Dauphin. Check out the video below to learn more details of the fascinating story, and see more of her.
Have you ever seen this statue? Share your stories below. SEE VIDEO; http://www.onlyinyourstate.com/pennsylvania/pa-lady-liberty/
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Went to Brookville around 1:30 PM, at least 8 or more cars parked along Rt.28 site. Know they have to make walkways, people have donated use of backhoes and other equiptment for the clearing of ground.
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They are still work on the site. There is no parking area as of yet. Last time seen an article was asking people not to visit for safety reasons, needed to get trails made and parking lot. Doing work on it when have volunteers available. Thought it mention would open in Spring of 2016.
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You can't judge meat by its color and 4 other common food handling mistakes
TODAY HEALTH, NOVEMBER 9, 2015-------During a recent cooking segment on TODAY, Matt Lauer touched a raw turkey and then picked up a bite of food without washing his hands. The famously germ-averse anchor was taken to task on social media, and Lauer acknowledged the gaffe.
Luckily, Lauer was not among the millions of Americans who are sickened every year.
With the holidays approaching, that means food
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Tapeworms and four other disgusting parasites you should know
CNN HEALTH NEWS, NOVEMBER 6, 2015--------Prepare yourself. The gross out factor of this one is beyond puke level: Doctors In Napa, California, found a tapeworm in a man
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WOMEN HEALTH, NOVEMBER 5, 2015-------6 Old Wives' Healing Remedies That Work --SEE SLIDES; http://www.msn.com/en-us/health/medical/6-old-wives-healing-remedies-that-actually-work/ar-BBmQNQP?li=AAa0dzB&ocid=HPCDHP
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Expiration Date Shmexpiration Date: When to Throw Away These 25 Foods
SMART LIVING, | November 3, 2015Stay savvy when cleaning your cupboards by taking into consideration when it's actually time to toss food.
Along with understanding the shelf life of several pantry basics, knowing how to properly store fresh produce and meats keeps them at their best longer. Even the U.S. Department of Agriculture suggests taking a closer look before pitching.
READ: 4 of the Riskiest Foods in Your Fridge
Instead of letting things go to waste (and costing you money), you'll want to use these helpful and surprising guidelines for determining if that butter in the back of your fridge is still safe to eat:
- Fresh apples: Place fresh, ripe apples in a plastic bag and store in the refrigerator for up to six months. They stay wonderfully crisp in a 30
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15 Delectable Table Manners From History The next time you visit the past, follow these rules to avoid a dinner party faux pas.ANCIENT GREECE
1. Napkins haven
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15 Delectable Table Manners From History
15 Delectable Table Manners From History The next time you visit the past, follow these rules to avoid a dinner party faux pas.ANCIENT GREECE1. Napkins haven
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6 myths about cast-iron pans busted
ShutterstockTODAT FOOD, OCTOBER 26, 2015------Cast-iron pans are inexpensive and one of the best searing powerhouses you can own. Whip it out for your indoor meat-cooking needs, like a steak or roasted chicken with vegetables. It's also perfect for anything that would benefit from a crust, like cornbread, potato hashes, or a pan pizza. But there are a lot of myths out there about how to properly care for your cast-iron pan. We turned to J. Kenji L
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Bigfoot believers gather at annual retreat
CHAUTAUQUA, N.Y., OCTOBER 24, 2015 (AP) ------ Bigfoot believers have gathered in western New York and some insist the legendary Sasquatch's footprint is getting bigger.
About a hundred people gathered at Saturday's Chautauqua (shuh-TAH'-kwuh) Lake Bigfoot Expo to swap stories and hear expert lectures. The event is being held at a campsite not far from the Chautauqua Institution, renowned for its annual summer lineup devoted to scholarly pursuits.
Founder Peter Wiemer says the expo started as a tourist draw, but he's since met dozens of people who are certain they've seen Bigfoot in the area -- far from the creature's usual suspected range in the Pacific Northwest.
He's now enough of a devotee that he's tried to get New York to put Bigfoot on its list of endangered species.
The state's response? There's no need to protect a "mythical animal." http://www.wjactv.com/template/inews_wire/wires.national/305b85c7-www.wjactv.com.shtml#.VixxHo1dGUm
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13 Delicious Things to Do With Pumpkin Seeds
GOOD HOUSEKEEPING, SEPTEMBER 18, 2015-------1/13 SLIDES -
Man spends 6 months, $1,500 making a sandwich from scratch
Andy George enjoys the fruits of his labors after spending six months and $1,500 making a sandwich from scratch. How to Make Everything/YouTube video screenshotMINNEAPOLIS, Sept. 16, 2015 (UPI) ------- A YouTuber spent six months and $1,500 making a sandwich truly from scratch -- including growing his own vegetables and making his own cheese.
Andy George, star of the "How to Make Everything" YouTube channel, posted a video to the site titled, "How to Make a $1500 Sandwich in Only 6 Months."
"I spent 6 months and $1500 to completely make a sandwich from scratch. Including growing my own vegetables, making my own salt from ocean water, milking a cow to make cheese, grinding my own flour from wheat, collecting my own honey, and killing a chicken myself," George wrote in the video's description.
George's video shows how he ran into some unexpected obstacles, such as being stopped by airport security when they confused his harvested sea salt for illegal materials.
As for the finished product, George says: "It's not bad. That's about it."
Warning: Video contains brief footage of chicken slaughter.
WARNING - GRAPHIC SCENE------- SEE VIDEO- http://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2015/09/16/Man-spends-6-months-1500-making-a-sandwich-from-scratch/4461442419973/?st_rec=9331442424352 -
junk - Nothing like having a backup plan !!
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How to Light a Campfire Without a Match
No matches? No problem. Using some items you may already have at your campsite, like a soda can and some chocolate, you can get a fire going. Just be sure you
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Raccoons showing signs of canine distemper in Blair Co.
ALTOONA, Pa., SEPTEMBER 7, 2015--------- Some strange behavior coming from some wildlife in the area has wildlife experts reminding people to stay alert. The Department of Natural Resources said around this time of year, raccoons get a disease that looks a lot like rabies, but often it is an illness called distemper. Experts said a raccoon with distemper is often times easy to spot.
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Campfire biscuit s'mores take your s'more experience to the next level
TODAY FOOD AND WINE, SEPTEMBER 1,2015----Whether you're camping in the woods or in your backyard around the fire pit, nothing caps off a summer night like s'mores. Try these biscuit campfire s'mores from Food & Wine for a hearty, upgraded s'more experience.
SEE VIDEO; http://www.today.com/food/campfire-biscuit-smores-take-your-smore-experience-next-level-t41696
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Lettuce is the first food grown in space
August 10, 2015, 1:48 PM| ------For the first time astronauts have grown food in space. The experiment was designed to examine the viability of growing food for long-term missions. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood talks about space history with CBSN.SEE VIDEO; http://www.cbsnews.com/videos/lettuce-is-the-first-food-grown-in-space/
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5 indoor houseplants you can't kill (unless you try really, really hard)
TODAY HOME, AUG.7, 2015-------Houseplants are making a comeback.
Adorning your home with ferns, figs and other plants used to trigger memories of going to grandma's house, but now it's rolling back around as a major trend. For those who weren't born with a natural green thumb and are catching up on how to care for a plant, there's hope for you yet.
amantha Okazaki / TODAYEliza Blank, owner of the plant shop The Sill in New York City, is sharing five plants you'd have to work pretty hard to kill. Here are the details on each one. We promise you can handle this.
Pothos plant
Samantha Okazaki / TODAYThis is a popular plant mainly because it's so easy to take care of, Blank told TODAY. Here's what you need to know:
Sunlight: The Pothos can handle a wide range for lighting situations, from low light to bright light. Just keep it out of the direct sun and it should be fine.
Water: Give this bad boy four to six ounces of water once a week. Yes, only once a week. You can do it!
Size: Young Pothos plants are about 6-inches tall, but it sure can grow. Without trimming, it can trail 10-feet long. Trim back as you see fit for your space.
Find out more about Pothos plants here.
Snake plant
Samantha Okazaki / TODAY"This is the most indestructible house plant," Blank promised. It's thick, stores water, can stick in the same pot for years and it can thrive in dark corners. Give your confidence a boost with this one.
Sunlight: Snake plants can tolerate any level of light, except intense, direct sunlight. There really is no excuse to not have this plant in every room of your home.
Water: If you're not great at watering, this is the plant for you. It needs to be watered with four to six ounces of water once every 10 days during the spring, summer and fall, and only once a month during the winter.
Size: While some varieties can reach up to 4-feet high, most will remain under 12-inches tall.
Find out more about the Snake plant here.
Ripple Peperomia
Samantha Okazaki / TODAYIf you buy this plant because "Peperomia" sounds like "pepperoni," we won't judge you. If you buy this plant because it's non-toxic for pets and has fun foliage, we'll respect you. Here's what you need to know about this beauty:
Sunlight: The Ripple Peperomia thrives in medium-to-bright light and can even tolerate low light environments. Keep it away from intense, direct sunlight and it will be happy.
Water: During the spring and summer months, water this plant as soon as the potting mix begins to dry out. You can test it by sticking a toothpick in the soil. If it's wet when you pull it out, hold off on adding more water. During the fall and winter, allow the soil to dry almost completely before watering.
Size: This plant stays small, growing only to be about 8-inches tall.
Bird's Nest fern
Samantha Okazaki / TODAYIts flexible lighting conditions and periodical watering needs make this one a winner. Here's what to know for your Bird's Nest fern:
Sunlight: While it's not suited for intense, direct sun, medium light will do just fine.
Water: Give this plant four to six ounces of water once or twice a week. If it is sitting in an area with more sunlight, water twice a week. Less sunlight? Once will do.
Size: The Bird's Nest fern can grow to be roughly 2-feet tall, so trim as needed.
Find out more about the Bird's Nest fern here.
ZZ plant
Samantha Okazaki / TODAYBuy it because its name reminds you of ZZ Top. Keep it because it's so easy to care for.
"You can literally stick this plant in a closet," Blank said. Low light? This plant can take it. Not a fan of watering? This plant doesn't care. Just follow these guidelines:
Sunlight: Put your ZZ plant in low, medium or bright light and it will be just fine. Keep it out of intense, direct sunlight though.
Water: You only need to water this plant once every two weeks. In fact, Blank even recommends erring on the side of dryness so you don't overwater it.
Size: It's slow to grow, but the ZZ plant can reach 16 to 28 inches.
SEE; http://www.today.com/home/5-indoor-houseplants-you-cannot-kill-t37256
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