When Mailman Floyd Martin Retired, The People On His Route Gave Him A Big Sendoff

Today in 2019, a community in suburban Atlanta wanted to show its appreciation for mailman Floyd Martin, who had been a daily part of their lives for more than three decades.

By |2025-05-22T07:27:01-04:00May 22, 2025|Categories: Cool Weird Awesome, Podcasts|Tags: , , , |

When ALS Stopped Jason Becker’s Guitar Playing, He Became An Accomplished Composer

Today in 2018, the release of the album “Triumphant Hearts” by guitarist Jason Becker. Not many people in music know as much about triumph over adversity as Jason Becker, who found new ways to create and share music decades after being diagnosed with ALS.

By |2024-12-07T07:54:38-05:00December 7, 2022|Categories: Cool Weird Awesome, Podcasts|Tags: , , , , , |

Lincoln’s Heart Will Go On: Union Square Park, Springfield

The statue shows Lincoln as he heads to Washington to begin his presidency, though at first glance you might think he's belting out his favorite Celine Dion number,

By |2013-01-21T15:27:20-05:00January 21, 2013|Categories: Dead Presidents, Places, Travel|Tags: , , |

I Didn’t Know He Was THAT Tall: Lincoln “Railsplitter” Statue, Springfield, Illinois

And if you look at just his torso, you might think of him as a sort of funky 1970's type - give the man a zodiac-related medallion to wear and he'll get that night fever, he knows how to show it.

By |2024-01-19T06:18:22-05:00January 19, 2013|Categories: Dead Presidents, Places, Travel|Tags: , , |
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