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How To Research Property Boundaries

Earlier this year, Mrs. C. and I purchased a section of abandoned railroad bed from the previous owner for $3,500. This section is listed as being 4.5 acres and runs approx. 3,000 feet at a width of 66′. Before we purchased the property we did some research to figure out exactly …

Alcan Highway 1

Building The Alcan Highway

During World War 2 there was growing concern that America’s enemies (namely Japan) would attack North America through Alaska.  Coastal Alaska is a long way from the mainland United States and moving troops and equipment efficiently to Alaska just wasn’t possible.  A plan was developed to build a highway connecting Dawson Creek, …

Lost Fortunes Part 2

Last month I wrote about people who lost fortunes in history.  While I was brainstorming that article I left a few out that certainly deserve mention: Dong Nguyen: Dong Nguyen invented the App Flappy Birds in 2012 and had limited expectations, after all, millions of simple game apps are made …