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  • CultureSmall Town SceneSouthern Arizona
    By Sam Lowe
    January 25, 2014
    4945
    2

    Why Why is Why

    WHY -- Many years ago, Peggy and Jim Kater homesteaded at the base of the Little Ajo Mountains near the junction of State Routes 65 and 86. Because the junction formed a Y-intersection, they simply called their place "the Y." Eventually, the Y attracted so many other residents...
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  • Natural SurroundingsNorthern Arizona
    By Sam Lowe
    January 3, 2014
    2175
    0

    Sedona’s Damfino Canyon Named After Mix-up

    SEDONA -- Many of the red rock formations that surround Sedona have earned their names by resembling such common items as a teapot, steamboat, merry-go-round and lizard head. But there's nothing in official city history that explains Damfino Canyon. According to local legend, however, it happened this way...
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  • Movie Film Strip
    Arizona Oddities News
    By Andrea Aker
    December 30, 2013
    1456
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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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  • Dose of History
    By Andrea Aker
    December 1, 2013
    1919
    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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  • Arizona State Flag
    Dose of History
    By Andrea Aker
    October 8, 2013
    1803
    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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  • Paradise Cemetery
    Small Town SceneSouthern Arizona
    By Sam Lowe
    September 25, 2013
    1430
    1

    Paradise & Eden: Nice Places to Live but not to Die For

    The idea of going to a better place after departing this world appeals to many, but those planning to get a head start by being interred in Eden or Paradise will run into complications. Both are very small communities in southeastern Arizona and both have cemeteries. But getting buried there is not simply a matter ...
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  • Arizona State Flag
    Culture
    By Andrea Aker
    September 4, 2013
    1772
    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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  • Natural Surroundings
    By Andrea Aker
    July 24, 2013
    1850
    2

    Arizona Geography Trivia 3: Can You Pass?

    Test your knowledge of Arizona geography 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. Did any answers surprise you?
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  • Arizona State Flag
    Recreation
    By Andrea Aker
    May 12, 2013
    1482
    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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  • Arizona State Map
    Dose of History
    By Andrea Aker
    March 13, 2013
    2024
    3

    Arizona History Trivia 5: Can You Pass?

    Test your knowledge of Arizona history 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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