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The Story Behind Picture a front-line combat scene and most people will include a powerful military tank. Boasting heavy firepower, strong armor, and the ability to travel over terrains, tanks are a mainstay of warfare in the 20th and 21st centuries...

The Story Behind In order to survey the Rocky Mountains & Great Plains, the rubber raft was created & took its maiden voyage on the Platte River in 1842. White water rafting didn't become popular until the 1960s & became an Olympic sport in...

The Story Behind In 1896, Buffalo Soldiers road modified bikes 1,900 miles from Fort Missoula, MT to St. Louis, MO. Modern mountain biking originated in Marin County, where enthusiasts modified cruiser bikes to ride on Mount Tamalpais. Make sure to wear...

The Story Behind Tent or pop-up campers allow people to camp with a few comforts of home. Since they are towed behind a vehicle, they provide a "home away from home", no matter where the road leads. Setting up camp in the woods is a lot of fun and a...

The Story Behind Cruiser bikes, also known as beach cruisers, are popular with casual bicyclists and vacationers because they are stable and easy to ride. The bikes were the most popular bicycles in the U.S. from 1930s to the 1950s and since the late...

The Story Behind Pickup Trucks were developed as a durable and reliable replacement for hauling goods by horse and cart, and they quickly became invaluable to farmers, businesses, and the military. In this whimsical glass ornament, a trusty old pickup is...

Personal floatation devices, such as life jackets are intended to make the water more fun and much safer. Life jackets have come a long way since their primitive days when they were made of animal hides and hollowed out gourds. Take to the water for fun...

Mouth-blown, hand painted Christmas ornament.

The Story Behind Christmas is the greatest season of joy each year. Families and friends gather to share joy, laughter and cheerfulness. As you hang the JOY ornament on your tree, reflect on the joyful memories of seasons past and dream of the future joy...

The Story Behind Sudoku is a numbers game that requires no math but simple logic to complete rows, columns and grids. Logic puzzles have long intrigued and entertained people and kept minds strong too! Sudoku is very popular in Japan but it was created...

The Story Behind Pickleball is a wonderful recreation game that can be played at nearly every age! Created as a backyard game, the family dog, Pickles kept running onto the court to steal the ball. So, they lovingly name the game after their dog! Now we...

Family game night often includes a game of dominoes. The earliest mention of dominoes is found in the 18th century Italy, where it is believed missionaries brought the game back from China. In addition to the game, dominoes are widely stacked on end to...

The Story Behind Gymnasts compete regularly and always strive for the gold medal. Gymnastics challenges the athlete s strength, flexibility, endurance, balance and control. One of the first known sports, gymnastics was created as a form of exercise in...

The Story Behind Inline skates were developed as a substitute for Russian ice speed skaters so they could practice without ice for the Olympics. Inline skates do not require the skill of Olympic athletes, people of nearly any age can strap on a pair of...

The Story Behind Bingo, a delightful game of chance invites players to test their luck. Versions of Bingo started in the 1530s. No one knows for sure how Bingo got its name, but it is said to echo the sound of a bell ringing, noting the winner...

The Story Behind Every fisherman needs a well-stocked tackle box to hold extra lines and hooks, bobbers, sinkers, plastic worms, lures, needle-nose pliers, multi-tool, flashlight, bug spray, sunscreen and a small first aid kit. Grab your pole and let s...

The Story Behind The karate gi is commonly worn by practitioners of karate, judo and jiu-jitsu. It s made of cotton canvas in order to take a lot of wear and tear, and yet remain comfortable. Different colored belts are worn to show the ability of the...

The Story Behind The lawn game, corn hole has deep roots, dating back to 1883! In the 1970s it began growing in popularity after a popular magazine published instructions for making the boards. Since then, the game has continued to see a resurgence in...

The Story Behind The fishing vest is essential apparel for a fisherman wading in the water. The vest allows the angler to have tools, tackle and more all within arm s reach. A fisherman s catch-of-the-day tales are notorious for growing in the...

The Story Behind Skateboarding was created by surfers seeking an action sport when waves were flat. The sport s popularity has grown since its advent in the1940s, with skate parks. Now, more children ride skateboards than play baseball each year...