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Some pointers for road trippers

Travelers take to the open road for any number of reasons. When traveling on a summer vacation, families may find it’s more affordable to travel by car than to pay for airline tickets for parents and kids.

Tarzan movie had a spy story, too

World War I interrupted the filming when the first Tarzan movie was made in the swamps near Morgan City in 1917, and that led to some international intrigue, including the arrest of one of its crew members as a notorious spy.

Historical events from October 1923

The month of October has been home to many historical events over the years. Here’s a look at some that helped to shape the world in October 1923, courtesy of Newspaper Metro. — Switzerland issues a new decree on October 1 that bans the display of fascist emblems or the wearing of black shirts.

Should Trump’s trials be televised? Of course!

President Donald Trump faces four different criminal trials in the coming months. Should each of these trials be televised for the public to watch and judge?

The importance of safety when swimming in pools

Backyard pools provide families with ample opportunities for recreation. It’s easy to be distracted by all the fun when swimming in a backyard pool, but it is crucial that homeowners take steps to ensure everyone is safe when spending time in the pool.

Interesting facts about ice cream

Perhaps no food is as universally beloved as ice cream. Though people may dispute which ethnic cuisine reigns supreme or which region produces the most delicious barbecue or which city makes the best pizza, ice cream inspires no such debate.

Historical events from July 1923

The month of July has been home to many historical events over the years. Here’s a look, courtesy of Newspaper Metro, at some that helped to shape the world in July 1923. — A law banning Chinese immigrants from coming to the Dominion of Canada goes into effect on July 1.

Ways to keep kids occupied on long car trips

Road trips and self-driving vacations tend to produce their own unique moments and memories, but that doesn’t mean they don’t share certain characteristics.

Historical events from June 1923

The month of June has been home to many historical events over the years. Here’s a look at some that helped to shape the world in June 1923, courtesy of Newspaper Metro. – The Polo Grounds in New York City hosts a boxing match between Frenchman Eugène Criqui and Johnny Kilbane on June 2.

Make Mother’s Day special

Each and every day a new woman becomes a mother for the first time or all over again. Being a mother changes a person’s life in dramatic ways. Mother’s Day is a great time of year to honor mothers and attempt to give back just a portion of the tireless love and devotion moms offer their children.