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Catch Up Time

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October 8th 2006
I waved goodbye to Orlando, scoffing to myself that I was off to see the real America, unlike these naïve holiday makers. Heading for Tampa Bay down the Interstate, excitement came my way in the shape of a fire truck; sirens blaring, zooming up behind me. Only the real drama came from me scrabbling to find my camera in time to capture this Kodak moment. I clicked, the fire truck passed and ev ... read more

North America » United States » Florida » St Petersburg

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Britain's American colonies broke with the mother country in 1776 and were recognized as the new nation of the United States of America following the Treaty of Paris in 1783. During the 19th and 20th centuries, 37 new states were added to the origina... ... read more