By Larry Billinger Introduction In the quiet of a winter’s night in 1818, a simple yet profound carol was born in a small Austrian town. […]
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The Ultimate Banana Butterscotch Bread
By Larry Billinger A bunch of browning bananas caught my eye in the bustling aisles of Dillons amidst the regular hustle and bustle. They were […]
O Holy Night: Unveiling the Rich History
By Larry Billinger As the festive season approaches, the air fills with the familiar and heartwarming melodies of Christmas carols, among which “O Holy Night” […]
Clapping: In Major Depth!
By Larry Billinger Introduction to the History and Significance of Clapping Clapping, often perceived as a simple, spontaneous gesture, is in fact a complex and […]
The Timeless Forge: Cuba, Kansas’ Historic Blacksmith Shop
By Larry Billinger A Dedication to Craftsmanship This story, requested by Grant Nabity, a blacksmith who often visits the Cuba Blacksmith Shop and operates his […]
The Sweet Sound of Haribo: A Pronunciation Guide
By Larry Billinger Have you ever found yourself in the candy aisle, eyeing those colorful bags of gummy bears, and wondering, “How do I even […]
Drive-Up Communion: A Divine Detour or a Holy Honk?
By Larry Billinger In a world where drive-thrus serve up everything from burgers to banking, the idea of drive-up communion might sound like a skit […]
Kansas Ghost Towns: Wonderly, KS
By Larry Billinger A Map Mystery In Kansas, there’s a mystery town called Wonderly. It’s a place that almost got lost in history. I’m trying […]
The High Five: A Hand-Slappin’ History
By Larry Billinger The Genesis of the Gesture Long before it became the universal symbol of “job well done,” the high five was merely a […]
The Rueben Sandwich: A Culinary Mystery Unraveled
By Larry Billinger The Origin Debate: A Tasty Puzzle When it comes to the classic Rueben sandwich, its origin is as layered as the sandwich […]