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Seeing America

Rare: Enjoy the Big Apple without breaking the bank

April 2, 2016 Todd DeFeo

Enjoying Gotham doesn’t have to break the bank; just take the city one bite at a time.

Rare: 5 unexpected places to find presidential history this Presidents’ Day

February 14, 2016 Todd DeFeo

As everyone no doubt knows, Presidents’ Day was first established as a federal holiday in 1885 and was originally a celebration of George Washington’s birthday. In fact, the federal holiday is still officially “Washington’s Birthday,” according to the federal government.

Rare: You won’t believe these ridiculous TripAdvisor reviews

February 7, 2016 Todd DeFeo

You just can’t please some people. Give them a world-class attraction, and they’ll rant about how it’s a waste of time.

General

Rare: Surely you can’t take that on a plane — can you?

January 21, 2016 Todd DeFeo

A quick read of the official TSA blog reveals one recurring theme: People are confused about what they can take with them when they fly.

News

Southern Museum to host train event on Jan. 30-31

January 5, 2016 Todd DeFeo

The Southern Museum of Civil War & Locomotive History will host its popular “Trains, Trains, Trains” event later this month.

The mission this Christmas: Light ‘Em Up

November 24, 2015 Express Telegraph

Mother and author Courtney DeFeo devised Light ‘Em Up in 2011 with her young children in mind as a way to embrace the Christmas season.

What should happen to the Confederate monuments scattered across the country?

October 19, 2015 Todd DeFeo

There are thousands of monuments to the Confederacy scattered across the country, many in Southern states. But, in the wake of a national debate over the use of the Confederate battle flag and the role of Confederate symbols in modern society, what happens to these monuments?

What should happen to the Ty Cobb statue at Turner Field?

October 8, 2015 Todd DeFeo

Ty Cobb has a tough legacy, to say the least. He’s one of the greatest players to ever take the field. Yet, he’s remembered as an angry racist.

News

Last meal offers a macabre rite of passage

September 29, 2015 Todd DeFeo

For many, the last meal is one of the most macabre curiosities of an execution.

News

Do we live in a Democracy or a Republic?

September 28, 2015 Special to Express Telegraph

Ignorance can be problematic for a society that depends upon its citizenry, and depending on citizens is just what the structure of government in the United States does.