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The Black Moon of Summer 2025: A Lunar Oddity

John G, August 23, 2025August 23, 2025

On August 23, 2025, the sky will bring us a rare event called a Black Moon. The name sounds mysterious, but it doesn’t mean the moon will look different. In fact, you won’t see it at all — because it’s a new moon, hidden from view when its sunlit side…

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Myth and Stone: The Giant’s Causeway

John G, August 6, 2025August 6, 2025

Along the rugged coast of Northern Ireland, near the narrow waters of the Sea of Moyle, nature carved something that looks too perfect to be real. Thousands of hexagonal stone columns rise from the sea like a staircase made for giants. They stretch across the shoreline in tight formation, as…

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Standing on the Edge of Ireland: The Cliffs of Moher

John G, August 3, 2025August 3, 2025

When you first step up to the edge, it takes your breath away. The land simply ends. And for the next 700 feet, there’s nothing but rock, sea spray, and the wild Atlantic below. This is the Cliffs of Moher — one of Ireland’s most visited natural wonders, where nature…

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The White Lady of Charles Fort

John G, July 30, 2025July 30, 2025

Perched on the edge of the Atlantic, just outside the seaside town of Kinsale, Charles Fort has the look of a place with stories to tell — the kind that often turn up in Ireland, where history and legend are hard to separate. With its star-shaped walls and sweeping views…

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The Blarney Stone: Chasing the ‘Gift of the Gab’

John G, July 30, 2025July 30, 2025

In the Irish countryside near Cork, you’ll find Blarney Castle, a medieval fortress with a secret to share. At the top of its weathered stone walls sits a block of limestone unlike any other. They call it the Blarney Stone, and legend says that kissing it gives you the power…

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The Beauty of Ireland: Days 1-3

John G, July 28, 2025July 28, 2025

Our time in Ireland has already taken us from windswept valleys to candlelit cathedrals, with history rising around every corner. In just a few days, we’ve wandered through medieval ruins, seen centuries-old gravestones, and stood beneath a glowing Earth in a library that feels frozen in time. From the stillness…

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Exploring Ireland: A Land of Legends and Hidden Surprises

John G, July 25, 2025July 25, 2025

After a long seven-hour overnight flight from Atlanta, Mrs. G and I have landed in Ireland, ready to spend the next two weeks circling the island and uncovering as many hidden corners as we can. From dramatic coastlines and ancient castle ruins to storybook villages and spirited pubs, we’re diving…

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Why Are the Smoky Mountains “Smoky”?

John G, March 3, 2025March 3, 2025

If you’ve ever visited Great Smoky Mountains National Park, nestled outside Gatlinburg, Tennessee, you’ve seen it. The hazy blue mist lingering over the peaks and valleys, wrapping the landscape in a soft veil of smoke. It’s a sight that has fascinated people for generations, from the Cherokee who lived there…

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Old South Pittsburgh Hospital: Science vs Ghosts

John G, December 22, 2024December 22, 2024

Some people believe in ghosts, while others remain unconvinced. I fall into the latter group — not from total disbelief, but driven by curiosity and a desire to see if there is a natural explanation. My night at the Old South Pittsburgh Hospital (OSPH) was filled with moments that seemed…

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A Night at Old South Pittsburgh Hospital: Unexplained Encounters

John G, October 31, 2024October 31, 2024

There’s a reason the Old South Pittsburgh Hospital (OSPH) has earned its reputation as one of Tennessee’s most haunted places. After spending an evening investigating its dark, abandoned halls, I’ve taken time to reflect on the events we witnessed. Much like my first investigation at the Lowery House in Huntsville,…

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