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Woman Plays “Down In The River To Play” On Banjo But Her Chicken Steals The Show

Woman Plays “Down In The River To Play” On Banjo But Her Chicken Steals The Show

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Woman Plays “Down In The River To Play” On Banjo But Her Chicken Steals The Show Phoebe Sanders is a young banjo player who highlights her escapades on YouTube. She lives in a rural area with free-range chickens around her as she records banjo music. She has several banjos, including a “fretless” banjo. When she bought it, Phoebe introduced it in a video; then, she named her hexagon fretless banjo Bixby. Source:InspireMore

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Container Gardening: A Perfect Solution for Seniors

Container Gardening: A Perfect Solution for Seniors

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Explore the benefits and flexibility of container gardening, a great option for older adults in Indiana who have limited outdoor space.

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Growing Potatoes from Planting to Harvest!

Growing Potatoes from Planting to Harvest!

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Potatoes are considered cool-season plants and can be planted as soon as the ground has thawed and dried enough to be worked safely.

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Wild Wednesday at Lucas Oil Raceway Park

Wild Wednesday at Lucas Oil Raceway Park

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Are you ready to unleash the speed demon within? Do you want to know how your vehicle stacks up against the competition? Look no further than Wild Wednesdays! This weekly event is open to all makes and models, so bring your favorite car, truck, or bike and test it out in the quarter-mile. But before you hit the gas, make sure your vehicle passes the tech inspection, and don't forget your valid driver's license. It's time to rev those engines and show off your racing skills!

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Prohibition—The Days of Wine and Holy Water

Prohibition—The Days of Wine and Holy Water

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During the 1920s, Prohibition forced the closing of all saloons in Indiana, including those in Haughville, a section of town on the west side of Indianapolis. Haughville was home to many Slovenian immigrants from the Austro-Hungarian Empire.

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Great Indiana Flood

Great Indiana Flood

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It was Easter Sunday, March 23, a day to rejoice. However, it was anything but for the thousands of Indianapolis residents who woke up that morning. These residents were unknowingly about to become victims of the city's worst natural disaster in its history. This was the Great Flood of 1913.

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Welcome to Indiana Birdography!

Welcome to Indiana Birdography!

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A group was created by a close group of friends who all share a love for Birding and Birding Photography.

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Indy SurvivOars

Indy SurvivOars

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Indy Survive Oars is a non-profit organization that unites breast cancer survivors through the sport of dragon boat racing.

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Get ready for a game of Connect the Dots

Get ready for a game of Connect the Dots

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Several years ago, during the Ross Perot era, I published a small newspaper called The Rational Guard. One of the most read articles was titled, “If It's a Two-Party System, Shouldn't We Be Having More Fun?” The article was partly in response to Perot's third-party challenge and expressed concerns about potential problems caused by the passage of NAFTA. Fast forward 28 years, and all I can say is, “Turn out the lights, the parties are over.” In 1963, the goals of the communist party were read to the U.S. Congress in a document titled "45 Communist Goals from 58 Years Ago - Ethan Allen Institute." It seems they have succeeded in their objectives. What “We The People” do next will determine the future of the world's population. The ball is in our court. Get ready for a game of Connect the Dots.

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