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  • Dose of History
    By Andrea Aker
    December 1, 2013
    2200
    4

    Trivia on Arizona Cities & Towns 2: Can You Pass?

    Test your knowledge of Arizona cities and towns 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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  • CultureDose of History
    By Sam Lowe
    November 23, 2013
    1712
    1

    Arizona’s ‘Old School’ B&Bs

    There was a time when sleeping in the classroom was strictly a no-no. But today, in some places, nodding off in the schoolhouse is not only acceptable, it's encouraged. And the snoozers who once got their knuckles rapped are now welcomed with open arms and soft pillows. At least, that's how it is in Globe ...
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  • Dose of History
    By Andrea Aker
    October 31, 2013
    2097
    0

    Rotten Row: A Glimpse into the Lives of Boom Town Lawyers

    Quite naturally, it was only a matter of time before disputes over boundaries of mining claims and real estate properties required the presence of the much-maligned frontier lawyer. Litigation became the single most lucrative, money making scheme among this frontier society dedicated to the principles of getting rich without working.
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  • Arizona State Flag
    Dose of History
    By Andrea Aker
    October 8, 2013
    2124
    2

    Arizona Trivia Sampler 5: Can You Pass?

    Test your knowledge of Arizona places, people and culture 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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  • Arizona State Flag
    Culture
    By Andrea Aker
    September 4, 2013
    2006
    4

    Arizona Trivia Sampler 4: Can You Pass?

    Test your knowledge of Arizona places, people and 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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  • Dose of HistoryNatural SurroundingsNorthern Arizona
    By Andrea Aker
    August 6, 2013
    1990
    0

    Meteor Crater is One Big Roadside Attraction

    NEAR WINSLOW – Just a short drive off I-40 between Flagstaff and Winslow, remnants of a 50,000-year-old collision are visible. “Visible,” I suppose, is an understatement. A massive crater – nearly one mile across and 2.4 miles in circumference – was created here when an asteroid traveling some 26,000 miles-per-hour smashed into the Earth. ...
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  • Dose of HistoryNatural Surroundings
    By Andrea Aker
    May 27, 2013
    17202
    5

    Did Camels Ever Roam Wild in Arizona?

    Q: We just moved here from the Midwest. My son came home from his new school the other day and said there are wild camels living in the desert. Is this true? A: Your son is no doubt a charming lad, but he needs to pay closer attention in class...
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  • Arizona State Flag
    Recreation
    By Andrea Aker
    May 12, 2013
    1731
    3

    Arizona Hotspots & Leisure Trivia 2: 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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  • Dose of History
    By Sam Lowe
    April 24, 2013
    10004
    1

    The Legend of Big Nose Kate

    Bet you've never heard or read much about Mary Katherine Harony, right? It's probably because she was more commonly known as Big Nose Kate, the one time consort of Doc Holliday. A native of Hungary, she moved with her family to Mexico but when her parents died she was placed in a foster home...
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  • CultureNorthern ArizonaSmall Town Scene
    By Sam Lowe
    March 30, 2013
    2404
    1

    Winslow Chamber of Commerce Housed in Old Arizona Trading Post

    WINSLOW -- Most Chamber of Commerce office buildings are just that -- office buildings. But the structure that houses the Winslow Chamber of Commerce is an important slice of history.
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