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An Annoyed, Wealthy Man With Connections Invented Speeding Tickets
If you’re totally up on your license plate history, then you know that New York was the first state to require license plates. However, according to the Thought website, anyone with a car had to make their own plates for their vehicles. Initials were all that they needed. However,...
Yes, the Lens Color in Your Sunglasses Really Does Matter
Almost no one buys a pair of sunglasses unless they feel good, look cool, and make you feel confident. Shapes, sizes, colors, and even brands are what we focus on purely in a vain manor. In reality that's no different then why we buy most clothing and accessories. However, there...
Famous Colorado Park’s Name Has Nothing to Do with Robin Hood
For most, the name Nottingham is widely associated with the English folklore hero-turned-Disney icon Robin Hood. However, for those who are either familiar with or possibly have called Colorado's Vail Valley home at one point or another, Nottingham represents something entirely different. Vail Colorado is Home to the World’s Highest...
When Something Weird Happens on This Colorado Road, It’s Not a Big Surprise
It's a sad state of affairs when we hear about something "going down" on Mulberry Street in Fort Collins, that we just shrug it off. In July of 2024, an SUV careened into a room of a hotel that's on East Mulberry, adding to the long list of crazy things that have happened in that area. Luckily, no one was injured.
How Many Gold Medals Have Coloradans Won for Team USA in History?
People across the globe are getting hyped for the 2024 Olympic Games, which are now just weeks away from kicking off in Paris. During the thrilling two-week period, the world will watch as the greatest athletes gather and compete in various sports to win the gold. It's exciting to watch Team USA rack up the medals, but even cooler if the athlete hails from our home state of Colorado.
Urgent Help Needed as Blood Shortage Effects Colorado
Coloradans have always taken their health incredibly seriously. In fact, Colorado got ranked as the 4th healthiest city in the United States according to Real Simple, and 9th by U.S. News. We also have five of the Top 10 healthiest counties in the entire country as well, according to Money...
Colorado Dam Removal May Cause Headaches for Nearby Residents
Simply hearing the news that a dam is going to be removed from a reservoir is enough to conjure up thoughts of massive flooding, fear, and destruction. Only a Cemetery Remains in the Colorado Town Destroyed by Flood |. However, it was recently announced that yes, a dam in the...
9 Places Western Colorado Would Build A Drive-In Theatre
Colorado's love affair with Drive-In movie theatres began as it did for most of the country after WWII. Wiki says More than 4000 of these theatres existed at one time, and they remained popular into the 1970s and 1980s. You can still find photos of Grand Junction's Drive-In Theatres at...
Horrible Invasive Species Found in Colorado River
While we love our wildlife here in Colorado, sometimes the stories of the dangerous ones get all the credit. One that recently made headlines was a bear that attacked a human in Steamboat Springs. Even though it only gave the person minor injuries, it still was on the forefront of people’s minds.
Four Tips to Help Avoid Gate-Checking Your Carry-On Bag
Isn't it so exciting when you get everything packed perfectly in your carry-on so you don't have to deal with check any luggage? The luggage industry even focuses on the perfect-sized suitcase for maximizing your packing experience and fitting in the overhead compartment. I recently had to gate-check and my...
Colorado is the Most Dangerous Place for Workers in the US
As it would turn out, safety here in Colorado may be going down. When U.S. News ranked the top states in the country, they placed Colorado as the third most dangerous. The crime statistics aren’t great either. We have a violent crime rate of 492 per 100,000, which includes murder, aggravated assault, and robbery amongst many others.
Myth or Fact: You Get Drunk Faster in High Altitudes
If you've never heard this before then let me introduce you to one of the hard and fast rules to know when you're traveling to high altitudes that's been circulating for decades. I'm basically talking about mountain vacations at least a mile above sea level whether it's hitting the powdery...
Why You Should Avoid Using Drawers in Hotel Rooms
Depending on how long you plan to be in a hotel room probably depends on how you unpack. Longer stays most likely mean you'll try to make things more homey by completely unpacking your suitcases. Use of the closet, shelves, and dresser drawers are there for just this convenience. If...
RANKED: These 10 Colorado Cities Have the Best Quality of Life
Are you proud of the city or town that you call home? Many of us in Colorado are proud of the place that we have decided to call home. Some of us are not happy with where we live. Well if you are not happy, we have some good news for you.
A Super Rare Lobster Shows Up at a Colorado Restaurant
What are the odds of being struck by lighting? In any given year, your chance of being struck by lightning is around one in 1.6 million. Throughout your lifetime, the odds are about one in 15,300. Even when the odds advance, it's still a pretty rare occurrence especially if you are being cautious and being safe.
Tour an Amazing Eight-Bedroom Colorado Mountain Retreat for Sale
These days, the harsh reality for an entire generation of middle-class working adults that they'll likely never be able to afford to purchase a home is very real. It's because of this that here in the United States we're seeing more and more families living together, or living with other families.
Deadly Neurological Disease Found in Colorado Mountain Lion
Colorado Parks and Wildlife are saying that this is the first ever documented case in North America of a Mountain Lion with the deadly neurological disease known as Staggering Disease. According to a release from Colorado Parks and Wildlife, officials euthanized a sick mountain lion in a residential area of...
The Hidden Benefits Of Being A School Bus Driver In Colorado Revealed
Have you seen those yellow school buses around Colorado with drivers holding signs saying, "We're hiring"? If you've ever wondered how much these essential workers make, you may be surprised. Dive into what school bus drivers in Colorado earn and why becoming one might just be your next great adventure.
One of Biggest Solar Projects Across the Globe Coming to Northern Colorado
More solar power is coming to Northern Colorado. Although expensive to build, solar power saves Coloradans money in the long run while limiting pollution. Many of us are unaware of one of the biggest reasons solar power works so well in Colorado. Colorado happens to be one of the sunniest states in the nation. So adding renewable energy from solar panels is a great idea.
The Internet Discovers That Hello Kitty Isn’t Actually a Cat
The world will never be viewed the same way... Hello Kitty is not a cat, she's actually a girl. Despite it being public knowledge for several years, thousands of people just discovered that the beloved Sanrio character is actually a little girl and she even owns a cat, Charmmy. The...
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