New England Myths & Legends: The Ruins Of Hanton City, Rhode Island
Not far from present day Smithfield, Rhode Island lie the remains of a mysterious village known as Hanton City. The...
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Why Our T-Passes Are Called “CharlieCards”
The little plastic cards we scan to gain access to the MBTA’s public transport have a tendency to become almost...
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10 Guinness World Records Held By The Great State Of Maine
From snow to corn and umbrellas to video games, Maine holds some pretty peculiar Guinness World Records. Being that it’s...
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8 Massachusetts-Based Companies That Revolutionized Their Products
When researching the dozens of iconic businesses that got their start in Massachusetts, it was difficult to choose just a...
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5 Popular Songs That Mention Cape Cod
Cape Cod, Massachusetts has inspired dozens of books, movies, poems – and songs. Here are 5 tunes that made the...
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MA Is Wicked Irish! Here Are The Top 10 Irish Last Names & Their Meanings
If you are from Massachusetts it should come as no surprise to learn that it is the most Irish state...
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5 Celebrities Who Call Rhode Island Home
It’s no wonder that many celebrities choose to maintain homes in gorgeous Rhode Island as retreats away from the bustle...
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New England Myths & Legends: The Mystery Of The Bennington Triangle
There is an area of southwestern Vermont with so many mysterious disappearances and spooky sightings that it has earned itself...
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New Hampshire Resort Features “The Last Dinner On The Titanic” Event
Attention all history buffs and Titanic fanatics: the Omni Mount Washington Resort in Bretton Woods, New Hampshire is featuring a...
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New England Myths & Legends: The Monster Of Pocomoonshine Lake
Maine is known for its many pristine lakes. In the summer the state is overrun with tourists and snowbirds, flocking...
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New England Myths & Legends: The Vampires Of Woodstock, Vermont
Many of our favorite hauntings, horrors and ghost stories seem to have their roots in New England – I mean,...
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10 Inventions & Contributions From Massachusetts That We Can’t Live Without
I may be biased having grown up in MA, but our little state has been responsible for some pretty massive...
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