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- Native American Legends: How Man and Animals Ceased to CoexistThis article shares one Native American legend about how mankind and animals ceased to communicate and coexist.
- 4 American Legends that Originated as AdvertisementsPaul Bunyan, Rudolph, Pecos Bill and Joe Magarc may seem like authentic American legends. In reality, they started as advertising characters-- similar to Ronald McDonald or Aunt Jemima.
Freedom and the American FlagWhat does the American flag truly stand for? Freedom, posterity... war? Read and know the real meaning of the American flag, what it means to our freedom, to our country and to all the men and women who have died serving it's cause of freedom.- The New Faces of American BoxingThere have been recently several future hall of fame boxers that have ended their careers. So who are the new faces of American boxing?
- Free Printable Native American ActivitiesThanksgiving is a perfect season to explore Native American Indian cultures. Understanding American Indian history helps us understand all history better. Here are free printable Native American lesson plans to help.
- Rising American Stars Don't Necessarily Mean the End for Andy RoddickAndy Roddick was America's and tennis' golden boy back when at 22, he won his first of what people thought would be many majors. Roddick has not delivered as some expected and with a new young crop in tennis?
- Butterfly and Dragonfly Tattoo Design Ideas Based on Myths and LegendsButterflies and dragonflies have similar meanings, and both are beautiful. Why not use them both in a tattoo design instead of limiting yourself to just one?
Celebrity Death Rumors and Urban Legends: William HungShortly after William Hung's peculiar rise to fame as a talentless singer from American Idol to be laughed at, rumors circulated that he had followed in the footsteps of such figures as Janis Joplin and Jimi Hendrix and died of a drug overdose.
Native American Crafts and Activities: The Talking Stick and Answering FeatherThe talking stick craft is perfect for your Thanksgiving lesson plans or Native American Heritage month celebrations. Great for the classroom or family because here's a secret: the talking stick is more about listening than talking.
10 of the Best American Travel Writers of All TimeHere are ten of the best American travel writers of all time who may or may not be familiar to you. Some have provided valuable travel guides while others wrote of their travel experiences to remote countries during an entirely different era.- 5 Fascinating Facts About America and American History You Are Dead Wrong AboutWe all know about Buffalo Bill, George Washington's wooden teeth and the American pastime, baseball. But what if all of that, and much more, was dead wrong? Read these 5 fascinating myths and common misconceptions about American culture and history.
Is Adam Lambert of American Idol the Re-incartion of Freddie Mercury of Queen?As long as American Idol's auditions keep turning up unknowns such as Lambert, the show will be a force in the recording industry.
Old School Legends of Professional WrestlingAbout old school legends of professional wrestling including Gorgeous George, Man Mountain Dean, The Sheik and Dick the Bruiser- Slavery, Freedom and African-American LiteratureThe concept of freedom, taken for granted by many, was always highly treasured by the African-Americans who had to endure the struggle of release from slavery. This is reflected in much of the classic African-American literaure.
Don Mclean's American Pie Lyrics and What They (May) Really MeanBilly Joel's "We didn't start the fire" simply lists 40 years, in order, of historical names and events and has become a very 'deep song' for those who understand it. However, Don Mclean wins the award has far surpassed any other song with the immortal "American Pie" song.- Restaurant Review: Legends Sports Bar in Prague, Czech RepublicIf you're in Prague on a holiday, and you're looking for a familiar atmosphere to drink a beer, eat some food, and watch some sports from back home, you can do a lot worse than Legends Sports Bar, located just off of the Old Town Square in Prague.
Jordin Sparks Is the New 'American Idol'American Idol is one of the top viewed TV programs today. Learn who won this season inside.- American Jazz Museum in Kansas CityA few years ago I visited the American Jazz Museum in Kansas City.
American Idol Could Be BetterAmerican Idol is obviously hugely popular but I think they could be even more popular and their albums could sell more if they changed just one thing about the show.
Explore Native American History in South DakotaWE have all seen and heard the story of the West from the White Man's point of view. Take the time to explore over the Native American Byway through North and South Dakota and get the Native American side of the story.- Cryptozoology - Our Next American CrazeWe are on the brink of a strange new interest hitting the American public.
- Baseball and Its Tie to American Economy in the Early 20th CenturyBaseball in the 1900s was not just a game, it was a representation of dirty practices in the American economy at the time.
A Quarter for Guam: Recognizing American Citizens Outside of Our 50 StatesConsideration of HR-392, which honors the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Guam, American Samoa, the United States Virgin Islands, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands with commemorative quarters in the collectable program.- American Music of the Fifties and SixtiesIn the America the fifties and sixties were two of the most influential decades of the 20th century, culturally and politically, and it was woven into popular music by some of the biggest names in the hitory of American music.
- Squelching False Sports LegendsDo the '72 Dolphins really celebrate when nobody goes undefeated? Did Back the Future really predict the World Series? Did Fidel Castro try out for the Majors? Here is the truth behind these legends.
Top Ten Urban Legends of 2006Some urban legends turn out to be true, while some are distorted, sensationalized or exaggerated versions of the truth. Here are the top urban legends of 2006.
Plan a Vacation to American Fork Canyon, UTNestled in the Wasatch Mountains, American Fork Canyon is a wonderland for the outdoorsman and tourist alike.- Luis Aparacio and Bert Campaneris- Hispanic Sports LegendsLuis Aparaico and Bert Campaneris were spray hitting, base stealing, slick fielding shortstops that made things go for their respective teams. This article summarizes both of these Hispanic legends' careers.
- Festival Express '60s Legends Cruise Across CanadaFilm captures a five-day train ride westward through Canada with such counterculture legends onboard as the Band, the Grateful Dead and Janis Joplin
- Dream Catchers: LegendsThe origin of the Dream Catcher has been attributed to the Objibwa Tribe although several other Tribes have legends regarding its creation.
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