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Remember Duncan’s Toy Chest? Let’s See If It’s Still Around!

Remember Duncan’s Toy Chest? Let’s See If It’s Still Around!

Remember Duncan’s Toy Chest? Let’s See If It’s Still Around! Okay, so who hasn’t dreamed of diving headfirst into Duncan’s Toy Chest after watching “Home Alone 2”? Seriously, that place was toy heaven! For decades, it’s been etched in our minds as the ultimate, magical toy store. But here’s the big question that always pops

The Ballard Bridge: More Than Just a Lift

The Ballard Bridge: More Than Just a Lift

The Ballard Bridge: More Than Just a Lift Okay, so the Ballard Bridge. You see it every day if you’re around Seattle, right? Officially, it’s the 15th Avenue Bridge, but let’s be real, nobody calls it that. It’s more than just a way to bop from Ballard to Interbay; it’s a total Seattle icon with

Decoding the Ballard Bridge: How Often Does This Thing Really Open?

Decoding the Ballard Bridge: How Often Does This Thing <em>Really</em> Open?

Decoding the Ballard Bridge: How Often Does This Thing Really Open? Okay, Seattleites, let’s talk about the Ballard Bridge. You know, that steel leviathan that connects Ballard to, well, pretty much everywhere else? It’s beautiful, sure, but also a notorious source of traffic headaches. The big question everyone asks (usually while stuck in a backup

From the Great Lakes to the Ocean: A Waterway Wonder

From the Great Lakes to the Ocean: A Waterway Wonder

From the Great Lakes to the Ocean: A Waterway Wonder Ever wondered if a ship could sail all the way from the Great Lakes to the open ocean? It’s a question that pops into many minds when you gaze out at those vast freshwater horizons. And the answer? Absolutely! It’s all thanks to an incredible

Lake Michigan: Ocean Connection? Let’s Clear Things Up

Lake Michigan: Ocean Connection? Let’s Clear Things Up

Lake Michigan: Ocean Connection? Let’s Clear Things Up Lake Michigan, that massive body of water smack-dab in the middle of the US, often gets called an “inland sea.” It’s easy to see why – it’s HUGE. But does that mean it’s actually connected to the ocean? Well, yes and no. It’s more like a “yes,

Kayaks and Sharks: Should You Worry? A Real-World Look

Kayaks and Sharks: Should You Worry? A Real-World Look

Kayaks and Sharks: Should You Worry? A Real-World Look Okay, let’s talk sharks and kayaks. The idea of paddling around in the ocean with those toothy critters lurking below can be a little unnerving, right? But how much should you really worry? I’ve dug into the data and talked to some experts to give you

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