A proverb is a short saying that expresses a commonly held truth. Join us as we explore some popular proverbs and explore their meaning and origin. "A bad penny always turns up"~"A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush"~"A dog is a...

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July 23, 2018

A BIGHORN ADVENTURE

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July 16, 2018

THE LEGEND OF BETSY ROSS

Betsy Ross is credited as being the seamstress who stitched our first "Stars and Stripes", but some historians say that there is no proof of it. The story was handed down through her family and shared by her grandson William Canby at a Philadephia...

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July 9, 2018

IDOL WORSHIP

Two musicians try to crash the gate at Graceland to talk to Elvis, only to find he's out of town performing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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July 2, 2018

BABE'S DREAM

A young boy growing up in turn of the century Baltimore gets send to reform school and finds friends, guidance, and baseball. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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June 25, 2018

ANCHORS AWEIGH-HOW NAVY GOT ITS MARCHING SONG

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June 17, 2018

THE CADILLAC RANCH

The Cadillac Ranch is an unusual (and unofficial) tourist favorite located just west of the Amarillo City line off I-40 in Texas. (The Old Rte 66). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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June 11, 2018

THE OLDEST LADY IN BOSTON

1001 Stories For The Road offers a mix of FREE and PREMIUM entertainment. There are some great stories here- Enjoy! This show is now part of the 1001 Stories For the Road Free App-where you'll find all three 1001 shows: Find it now at these...

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June 3, 2018

INDEPENDENCE ROCK

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