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Palo Duro Canyon State Park, the "Grand Canyon of Texas"

The big difference in this canyon and the "grand" one in Arizona besides overall size is the fact that one can drive into Palo Duro Canyon and see things close up as my mother and I did. See many photos of its beauty here in this hub.

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My Emily Morgan Hotel Experience

Over the years as I have visited San Antonio and have long admired the beautiful architecture of the Emily Morgan Hotel that is located directly across from the Alamo. After researching the hotel, I became even more intrigued as I learned that many...

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The Skunk, or Polecat.

Everyone in the USA probably knows exactly what a skunk is and why one is to be avoided. Surely everyone who's smelled that skunk smell never forgets it. It's certainly unforgettable. What is less known is that there are several species of skunk, and that the ability to spray a very nasty odour is not just something that American skunks can do. The skunk cousins far far away can do those same smelly things, but no animal can compete with the stink of American skunks.

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Rat Snake or Copperhead, How To Tell the Difference

Can you tell the difference between a beneficial rat snake (sometimes called a chicken snake) and a poisonous copperhead? Get details and images in this article

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Top Ten US Beaches For Shell Collecting

Sea Shell, Sea Shell, Sing me a song, O Please! A song of ships, and sailor men, And parrots, and tropical trees, Of islands lost in the Spanish Main Which no man ever may find again, Of fishes and corals under the waves, And...

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The Beer Can House, a Houston Art Treasure in Texas

When we have out of town guests we generally always show them the Beer Can House in Houston. With no exceptions they always leave with smiles on their faces and photos to take home as souvenirs. Folk art extraordinaire!!!

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Old Grocery Store Ads Prices from 1957 in Corpus Christi, Texas

My grandmother had saved this old 1957 newspaper clipping with recipes and it also had some grocery store ads and prices which caught my attention. Oh to be able to pay prices like that in this day and age! Cute videos from the 1950's showing ads (mostly in black and white) are also shown in this hub along with the prices of canned goods, fresh produce and other things one could purchase in a grocery store. Enjoy!

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5 True Crime Stories of Cheating Men Who Murdered Their Wives

Divorce may common, but these five men believed the only way out of their marriages was to commit murder. And they might have gotten away with it if it had been for one dark secret: a mistress.

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How to obtain an LPC license in Texas

Anyone interested in becoming a licensed professional counselor (LPC) needs to understand that you must obtain a professional license through your state prior to starting your counseling career. Once you've made the decision to become a professional...

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Forbidden Gardens in Katy, Texas ~ Sightseeing near Houston ~ WOW!

See numerous photos of Emperor Qin's 6,000 piece terra cotta army, an exact replica of China's Forbidden City and other related items at what used to be a unique attraction just west of Houston. We learned much about lifestyles of the Emperor and his court and even regarding his tomb and legacy which will be shared here.

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