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The Death of Floyd Collins

Most have heard the name Floyd Collins. Many know that he was trapped in a Kentucky cave and died there. However, few know the whole story. When factual accounts are told, it sound like a cautionary tale made up to entertain, shock and leave us with jaws dropped. Continue reading

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Cairo and some of Little Egypt

The southern portion of Illinois is known as Little Egypt. Maybe, the name recalls the Biblical story of Joseph and the seven-year famine, as the region supplied grain to the rest of the state during an early 19th century drought. … Continue reading

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Backyard Wildlife Photography

A photographer doesn’t have to go deep into the woods to get photos of wildlife. Backyards, local parks, roadsides, lakes and rivers, and cemeteries all provide ample opportunity to take photos of wild critters. Continue reading

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