Mercury Rising Photo 3

Mercury Rising

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April 19th 2009
The Air Condtioned Daydream When people I don't like ask me about Death Valley, I tell them it’s hot. A horrible place. A lifeless hell. When people ask me what I did to deserve a job and life in Death Valley, I nod my head in no particular direction and smile. Similar to the nine or so adjacent mountain ranges, misconception enfolds this place with the ominous name, ... 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