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Off the coast of Cape May, New Jersey, there is an odd vision sticking out of the water – part of a concrete ship! Yes, the US built a 250 ft ship out of concrete called the SS Atlantus. This was one of 12 experimental concrete ships built during World War I. Check it out! |
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An entire museum In Minnesota devoted to Spam! See how spam is made, packaged, learn the history of spam, and even see some of the old time commercials. Don’t miss the Wall of Spam when you walk in. |
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Richard Holdman has been amazing crowds in Lindon, Utah for four years in an effort to raise money for the Make a Wish Foundation. Every year people drive from all over the state of Utah to witness the Christmas light display choreographed to music. |
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Western Union started a Random Acts of Giving campaign to give out $50 gift cards to perfect strangers throughout North America. Here are a few stories of giving in Times Square, New York City. |
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The biggest igloo on the planet is also a hotel that is rebuilt every year with fresh snow and ice. This Lapland hotel will melt in 3 months from opening day. Everything inside is made from ice – even the drinking glasses. |
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In the ancient village of Urgup, Turkey, the Cappadocia Hotel is set inside a cave. While the bedroom ceilings are low and apparent that you are indeed, in a cave, the dining room and exterior areas of the hotel are beautifully decorated. You will feel you’re in a 5-star hotel instead of inside a cave. |
