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  • Dose of HistoryNorthern ArizonaOdd Observations
    By Sam Lowe
    January 10, 2015
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    Tug-of-War Settles Oraibi Dispute

    ORAIBI -- This small community on the Hopi Reservation vies with Acoma Pueblo in New Mexico and St. Augustine in Florida for the honor of being the oldest continuously inhabited town in the United States. Unearthed artifacts indicate there have been people living here since about 1150 A.D.
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  • Arizona State Sign
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    By Andrea Aker
    December 28, 2014
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    Arizona Oddities’ Favorite 10 Posts of 2014

    We offer a wide range of stories on Arizona Oddities catering to an eclectic group of fans from around the state, nation and even the world. From history and recreation to artistic endeavors and those weird things you see along the highway, we’ve got it covered. Here, we’re showcasing our favorite 10 posts from 2014.
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  • Movie Film Strip
    Arizona Oddities News
    By Andrea Aker
    December 22, 2014
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    Arizona Oddities’ Top 10 Posts of 2014

    A special thank you to all of the new and loyal readers of Arizona Oddities. 2014 has been another exciting year in Arizona, and we look forward to 2015. Looking back, here’s an overview of our most popular posts this year. Lots of wildlife and nature lovers out there!
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  • Arizona Oddities News
    By Sam Lowe
    August 17, 2014
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    Odd Couple Teams Up for Arizona History Project

    Here's something odd -- when Dolan Ellis and I first met, we tried to gun each other down in a shootout. It was a promotion for a Scottsdale's Parada del Sol rodeo. We were armed with six-guns and faced each other on Main Street. Then we drew and fired, but nobody got hurt because we ...
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  • Arizona State Sign
    Dose of HistoryRecreation
    By Andrea Aker
    July 11, 2014
    1862
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    Arizona Hotspots & Leisure Trivia 3: Can You Pass?

    Test your knowledge of Arizona hotspots and leisure activities with this short quiz, originally published in Marshall Trimble’s Official Arizona Trivia. Don’t scroll down too quickly. The answers are posted shortly below the questions. When you’re finished, leave a comment with your score.
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  • Culture
    By Sam Lowe
    June 30, 2014
    1733
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    Arizona Prospector Seeks Scientific Proof of Soul

    PHOENIX — The Great Soul Trial of 1967 had nothing to do with tryouts for a gospel singing group. Instead, it was a legal attempt to prove the existence of a human soul. And, not surprisingly, there was a lot of money involved. In 1949, 70-year-old James Kidd, a prospector, disappeared into the wilderness of ...
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  • Coolidge Dam
    Odd ObservationsWeather Talk
    By Sam Lowe
    March 30, 2014
    2475
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    Mow the Lake?

    SAN CARLOS RESERVATION -- In the 1920s, the federal government decided Arizona needed another dam. Surveyors picked a site on the Reservation, and when the new barrier was completed, they named it Coolidge Dam, after the incumbent president, who actually showed up for the dedication ceremony.
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  • Movie Film Strip
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    By Andrea Aker
    December 30, 2013
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    Arizona Oddities’ Top 10 Posts of 2013

    A special thank you to all of the new and loyal readers of Arizona Oddities. 2013 has been an exciting year in Arizona, and we look forward to 2014. Looking back, here’s an overview of our most popular posts this year...
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  • Red Garter B&B Inn
    CultureSmall Town Scene
    By Sam Lowe
    December 26, 2013
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    The Red Garter: A Brothel Reborn in Williams

    WILLIAMS -- From its earliest days until now, the Red Garter has been a labor of love. The early occupants sold love, and the early patrons bought love. Now John Holst takes care of it with loving hands. The structure that houses the Red Garter Bed and Bakery...
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  • Arizona Oddities News
    By Andrea Aker
    December 20, 2013
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    Arizona Oddities’ Favorite 13 Posts from 2013

    We offer a wide range of stories on Arizona Oddities catering to an eclectic group of fans from around the state. From history and recreation to artistic endeavors and those weird things you see along the highway, we’ve got it covered. Here, we’re showcasing our favorite 13 posts from 2013 (in no particular order).
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