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The first Kentucky Fried Chicken

“It was originally called Sanders Court & Café” The first Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) restaurant was established in Corbin, Kentucky, in 1930 by Colonel Harland Sanders. Located inside a gas station, it was originally called Sanders Court & Café. Sanders developed his signature recipe of 11 herbs and spices during this time, which became the…
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Ben Salley Swinging Bridge

“Suspended by cables, allowing it to sway gently with the movement of those who cross it.” The Ben Salley Swinging Bridge, located near the quaint town of Clay City, Kentucky, is named after a local resident, Ben Salley, who played a pivotal role in its construction. In the early 20th century, the need for a…
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Owensboro’s 300-Year-Old Sassafras

“Estimated to be around 300 years old, this towering tree has witnessed centuries of change in the city” A long one of Owensboro’s main streets stands a truly remarkable natural wonder: the largest known sassafras tree in the world. Estimated to be around 300 years old, this towering tree has witnessed centuries of change in…
