In 1930, a Pittsburgh plumber built an aluminium observatory that helped him meet Einstein

Established in 1930 by Leo Scanlon, the Valley View Observatory in Pittsburgh quickly gained traction among amateur astronomers, primarily due to its cost-effective construction and unique aluminium dome. Scanlon's fresh…

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Georgia farmer turned scrap metal into folk art, filling his yard with figures that reached museums

After stepping away from farming and preaching, Reuben Aaron Miller channeled his creativity into art. He crafted enchanting, wind-powered whirligigs and striking metal figures that captured the attention of collectors…

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