WHAT TO DO WHEN YOUR ELEVATOR CRASHES
The article dispels the fears of some people who are afraid
of riding in elevators.
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ST. PETERSBURG HAS ITS OWN SPECIAL KIND OF MUSEUM
Describes what one might find in a tour of the St. Petersburg
[Florida] History Museum.
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Citrus
Grower Commissioned Iwo Jima Memorial
A heartwarming story of a U.S. Navy veteran, and a model
patriot. Bob Pipping commissioned the famous sculptor, Felix DeWeldon to design
another smaller version of his Iwo Jima Memorial. Pipping, who made his fortune
in the citrus industry had the memorial erected on the edge of his citrus grove, facing the busy Rt. I-4 near Lakeland, Florida.
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Tony
Jannus and the World's First Commercial Airline
Tony Jannus was the first pilot to establish a commercial
airline. Granted, it could only handle one or two passengers at a time, but he
did fly passengers on a regular schedule between St. Petersburg, Florida and Tampa, Florida.
He flew a Benoist airboat.
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My
Friend Lenny
The story of Leonardo da Vinci, as the inventor of machines
and weapons we take for granted. While some of his inventions may not have worked,
the same principles have been applied over the centuries. Some include the first
parachute, diving suit, automobile, tank, life preserver vests, eyeglasses, a man-powered helicopter, and a man-powered airplane. After studying him closely, todays inventors would feel a kinsmanship with My Friend
Lenny.
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REMEMBERING McKAY AUDITORIUM
The
orginal McKay Auditorium was once a part of the grand Tampa Bay Hotel, owned by Henry Plant. The hotel is now the University of Tampa, and the building has been converted into a school for accounting. Many great performance appeared at the McKay Auditorium. Some fond memories are recalled.
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Sir Thomas Sutcliffe Mort: Another
Sydneysider With Vision
A statue of Sir Thomas Mort stands at a park in Sydney,
Australia, looking dignified, and important enough to honor in such a way. But
citizens pass by him every day, most of them unaware of his contributions to the success of modern day Sydney. He was the
first to offer the privilege of sheep owners a fair way of selling their wool by auctioneering, rather than take what the
exploiters offered. He introduced the railroad, fresh milk from outside the city,
grape and wine producing, silkworms for silk, and finally the first shipboard refrigerated cargo.
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Original
Florida Citrus
Citrus is not native to the United States. The article traces the sources of citrus, and how it arrived here.
It also covers how it found its way around the countryside, and the many varieties of citrus.
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THE WORLD PEACE BELL OF NEWPORT, KENTUCKY
The World Peace Bell was a dream fulfilled by two successful
businessmen in Newport, Kentucky. It is the largest ringing, swinging bell in
the world. The innovators wanted to bring attention to their city, and at the
same time make a
statement of peace to all mankind. This is that story.
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