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The Morning Rats Dragged a Hoop Skirt Down the Stairs in Upper Sandusky, Ohio

In November 1867 the Wyandot Pioneer’s apprentice in Upper Sandusky, Ohio, heard a rattling on the office stairs. It was rats dragging a hoop skirt.

The Day One Tiny Ad Flooded a Store in Rome, Georgia, With Cats

Georgia, Historical Facts

In the early 1870s a store in Rome, Georgia, said nobody read ads. Young editor Henry Grady ran one tiny want ad for cats. Here is what showed up.

Walla Walla, Washington, Opened Its Fair With 100 Cars. One Was Dressed as the North Pole.

Historical Facts, Washington

Walla Walla, Washington, opened its 1909 fair with 100 cars. One was dressed as the North Pole, with Cook and Peary arguing. Plus a balloon man and a dog show.

Did You Know the Circus Brought an Elephant Brass Band to Topeka, Kansas, in 1899?

Historical Facts, Kansas

In May 1899 a Topeka, Kansas, reporter watched the Ringling circus unload three trains and raise its tents by 10:30, elephant brass band included.

Why Did a Sheriff Ride His Horse Into an Elevator in Portland, Oregon?

Historical Facts, Oregon

In July 1912, Pendleton, Oregon, Elks brought 280 horses to Portland, won a parade prize, then rode into hotels and up an elevator.

Why Did People in Indianapolis, Indiana, Paint Their Hats Red?

Historical Facts, Indiana

When Indianapolis neighbor Benjamin Harrison won the 1888 election, the city partied in the rain and dyed its hats red from a druggist’s bucket.

Detailed Map of Pine Grove, Mississippi

Mississippi

A detailed map of Pine Grove, Mississippi, showing every building in its true location, the roads by name, and shaded topographical relief.

Detailed Map of Zurich, Ontario

Ontario

A detailed map of Zurich, Ontario, showing every building in its true location, the roads by name, and shaded topographical relief.

Detailed Map of Zhiibaahaasing, Ontario

Ontario

A detailed map of Zhiibaahaasing, Ontario, showing every building in its true location, the roads by name, and shaded topographical relief.

Detailed Map of Zephyr, Ontario

Ontario

A detailed map of Zephyr, Ontario, showing every building in its true location, the roads by name, and shaded topographical relief.

Detailed Map of Woodville, Ontario

Ontario

A detailed map of Woodville, Ontario, showing every building in its true location, the roads by name, and shaded topographical relief.

Detailed Map of Wunnumin, Ontario

Ontario

A detailed map of Wunnumin, Ontario, showing every building in its true location, the roads by name, and shaded topographical relief.

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