Kooky sports

Article Abstract:

There are a number of weird and unusual sports that may seem crazy but can be fun and good exercise. Sports described include Hoover-ball, underwater hockey, outhouse racing, the backward mile, staircase running, K-9 couples running, broomball, smoosh racing and offical bicycle polo.

Innovations, Sports

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Living history: some kids want more than museums that just offer pictures and exhibits

Article Abstract:

Living history museums recreate life in the past. One of these museums is the Plimoth Plantation in Massachusetts, which demonstrates the activities of Pilgrims and Native Americans. The Connor Prairie living museum in Prairietown, IN, recreates life on a frontier farm.

Directory, Historical reenactments, Historical museums

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Wacky ways to celebrate the Fourth

Article Abstract:

Unusual Fourth of July celebrations held around the US are described, including an Ugly Truck Contest, a lawn mower race, the National Hollerin' Contest and the Great Cardboard Boat Regatta.

Fairs and festivals, Fourth of July

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