People are currently reading this guide. You and Niagara Falls: A Tale of Two Distances (and Maybe a Passport or Two)So, you've got the Niagara Falls itch. You're dreaming of boat rides under the thundering cascades, posing heroically in front of the Horseshoe Falls (umbrellas optional, but highly recommended), and maybe even squeezing in a casino visit for a spot of post-waterfall thrill. But before you can get misty-eyed over the majesty of nature's power, there's a burning question in your mind: just how far is that majestic waterfall from Detroit, Michigan? Read More...
When Paul Vernon Hornung was born on December 23, 1935, he was already a Hall of Fame running back with the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League, for whom he played from 1957 to 1966, winning four NFL championships and the first Super Bowl in his career. He was the only player in the history of professional football to win the Heisman Trophy, be chosen as the first overall pick in the NFL Draft, win the NFL Most Valuable Player Award, and be inducted into both the professional and collegiate football halls of fame. Read More...
People are currently reading this guide. So You Want a Monkey in Illinois: A Guide for the Intrepid (or Slightly Crazy)Ever looked at your cat and thought, "This just isn't chaotic enough"? Maybe you crave a furry little helper who can, you know, actually help (occasionally). Well, my friend, have you considered... a monkey? Yes, you read that right. Illinois allows a specific type of monkey ownership, but let's be honest, this ain't your grandma's poodle. Read More...