by B.L. Unkel | Oct 1, 2022 | History
According to my niece, Johnny Appleseed—not George Washington—chopped down the cherry tree so he could plant his apple trees. But did you know during Prohibition the FBI made it their mission to chop down Johnny Appleseed’s apple trees to prevent the production of...
by B.L. Unkel | Aug 20, 2022 | Travel
Carousels reached the U.S. in the 1800s thanks to European immigrants. During the height of the “Golden Age of Carousels” (1880-1930) between 2,000-3,000 hand-carved and painted carousels operated in the states. More than one hundred years later, the number of...
by B.L. Unkel | Aug 13, 2022 | Travel
As an author, I’ve often heard, “Write what you know.” For carousel carvers of old, it was, “Carve what you know.” They knew horses. After all, as mentioned in DYK This Carnival Ride was Created to Train Warriors?, carousels began as a safe way to train warriors on...
by B.L. Unkel | May 7, 2022 | Travel
If you’re looking for a little magic on your next vacation, plan a visit to the Scottish Highlands. The folklore and legends of this beautiful and ancient land include Kelpies (a shape-shifting spirit described as a black horse-like creature who can take on human...
by B.L. Unkel | Apr 30, 2022 | Travel
Back in November of 2021, I posted “Did You Know He Made My Day When He Said: “I’ll Be Mother.” That DYK recounted one of two special memories I made while sightseeing around England’s Lake District with David, a tourist from Southern England. As promised, here is the...
