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Blue Ridge Scenic Railway takes a trip back in time through North Georgia mountains
The Blue Ridge Scenic Railway has been ferrying tourists and railfans between Blue Ridge, Ga., and the Georgia-Tennessee state line since 1998. The heritage railroad train departs from the historic 1906 Louisville & Nashville Railroad depot in downtown Blue Ridge and treks northward for an hour, providing riders with a beautiful view of the scenic North Georgia landscape.
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Four surviving copies of Magna Carta to come together
The four surviving original copies of the Magna Carta will come together for what organizers say is the first time ever as part of the 800th anniversary celebration of the declaration. Two of the copies are housed at the British Library in London, a third is in Lincoln Cathedral in Lincoln and the fourth in Salisbury Cathedral in Salisbury.
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Will new fed proposal benefit fliers? The government says yes
New changes proposed by the federal government aim to bring more transparency to how airlines charge for “certain basic airline services” above the base fare price, such as checked baggage. But the airline industry says the market can and does regulate itself and contends the new proposal is an overreach.
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The sewers of Paris are as legendary as the city itself
The labyrinth of sewers winding their way beneath the Paris streets is as legendary as the city upstairs. For anyone interested in learning more about this complex maze winding its way beneath the Parisian streets, a visit to Le Musée des Égouts de Paris (the Paris Sewer Museum) is an absolute must.