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Did you know that February 13 has been designated “Get a Different Name Day”? While this national, albeit obscure observation was invented purely for fun, it does put one in mind of the unique impact titular claims to fame have on various people and places throughout the world. Some are meaningful and even powerful, while … Continue reading The Backstory Behind Bizarre Town Names in Delaware and Maryland
What if I were to tell you that a real place inspired the namesake town in the 2006 horror film Silent Hill? As it happens, a near-ghost town can be found in Columbia County, Pennsylvania that fits the bill. I am referring to Centralia, Pennsylvania. Not only has Centralia been coined “the real Silent Hill,” but it’s … Continue reading Centralia, Pennsylvania—The Real ‘Silent Hill’