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“It seems like the last thing you should do to an expensive indoor stadium is fill it with dirt.”

“Today’s urban planners would call it a great way to ‘activate’ the space. But while it was fun, it wreaked havoc on the Monument itself.”

Though the process looks straightforward, building a proper corn maze can be a huge pain in the back 40.

“Carmel officials insist that while citizens may bellyache about the suburb’s many roundabouts, few claim they literally cause bellyaches.”

It depends on what you mean by “safe.”

“Fortunately, the person wearing the Rowdie suit has his own locker room next to the clubhouse, to which he can retire, cool down, and perhaps reflect upon his career choice.”

“If you’re looking for something as distinctive as the Moscow Mule, you’re out of luck.”

“Yes, the Great Lakes give us far more than just shipping lanes and the inspiration for Gordon Lightfoot songs. Come winter, they also like to dump their excess moisture on nearby communities.”