san fran

Typhooned!

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September 3rd 2008
Two days before I was to leave for China, Tropical Storm Fay formed and immediately began towards my departure airport. It blew across the state thrice, in zorro-like fashion, probably because it felt like it had something to prove with a name like Tropical Storm Fay. Somehow my plane was able to depart on schedule. Just a hop over the country and a short stop in San Fran, and I'd be in the Middle ... read more

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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