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Trivia: Why is there a castle in Asheville, NC called Zealandia? Why is there an area in New Zealand called Swannanoa?

Zealandia Castle on Mountain at Asheville, N.C.

If you drive over Beaucatcher Mountain instead of through the tunnel, you drive under a bridge. This is Zealandia Bridge. It is also called Helen’s Bridge after a woman who is supposed to have committed suicide here.  This was the …

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Chimney Rock

Chimney Rock is out US-64 E near Lake Lure.

It has hiking trails, incredible views and a long history.

In the late 19th Century, the area was owned by Jerome B. Freeman. He logged the area for the huge …

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Paper or Plastic?

Paper or Plastic? California law now forces customers to pay for throw away shopping bags.

California law now forces customers to pay for throw away shopping bags. Can you imagine filling up your cart with groceries and then either spending a few extra dollars to bag them up or just dropping them back in the …