Clackamas (/ˈklækəməs/ CLAK-ə-məss) is an unincorporated community and former census-designated place (CDP) in Clackamas County, Oregon, United States,[3] and is a suburb of Portland. The population was approximately 7,000 as of 2010. – From Wikipedia Not to be confused with Clackamas County, Oregon. However, in WLBOTT fashion, we remain very confused. Oregon City Municipal Elevator, Clackamas County Into the […]
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West Texas Oddities
The Cadillac Ranch (Amarillo) Thanks to Unindicted Co-conspirator #4 for today’s topic. Distance from Edmonton, Alberta: 2,724 kmDistance from Austin, Texas: 477 milesDistance from Santa Barbara, California: 1,150 milesWLBOTT Status: ApprovedWill there be a Buffet? Big Texas YES Luna’s Jacal (Big Bend National Park) Distance from Edmonton, Alberta: 3,402 kmDistance from Austin, Texas: 491 milesDistance from Santa Barbara, California: 1,206 milesWLBOTT Status: ApprovedWill […]
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Happy Midsommar!
Today WLBOTT celebrates the summer solstice! As the earth circles the sun, the tilt of our planet gives the northern hemisphere the longest amount of sunlight. Celebrated in many ways around the world, in Texas the solstice means that the days will get shorter, hopefully resulting in a cool front in October or November. Midsommar: […]
Thanks to Unindicted Co-conspirator #1 for today’s destination. Destination: Devon Island, CA Distance from Austin, Texas: unknownDistance from Santa Barbara, California: unknown Distance from Edmonton, Alberta: unknown (but in km) WLBOTT Status: ApprovedWill there be a Buffet?: No ¿Cómo se dice “doofus” en ruso? “дурак” In Cyberspace no one can hear you scream Update: How cool is the Austin […]
How many eggs did Cool Hand Luke eat? 50. Is it possible to eat 50 eggs? Yes. What is the world record for egg-eating? 141 in eight minutes. The Details How Many? Note that there are almost seven million search results. Is it possible? Yes. We’ve got science. How Stuff Works. A memorable quotes from […]
Thanks to Unindicted Co-conspirator #1 for today’s destination. The Hans Island dispute (1978-2022) between Denmark and Canada was peacefully settled last year. The island, sitting between Greenland and Canadian territory of Nunavut, was the site of a territorial dispute that has a complex geo-political origin (explained in this article). In addition to the geo-political ramifications, […]
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Destination Moose
Thanks to Unindicted Co-conspirator #1 for today’s destination. Moose Jaw, Sask, CA Normally, WLBOTT stirs clear of international controversy, but this is a whole new category! Moose Jaw, Canada, and Stor-Elvdal, Norway, have been in a hotly contested competition for the World’s Largest Moose Statue. To give you a sense of the drama and passion […]
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Spotlight on Biggar
Thanks to Unindicted Co-conspirator #1 for today’s destination. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Biggar is a town in central Saskatchewan, Canada. It is located on Highway 14, 93 kilometres (58 mi) west of Saskatoon, the province’s most populous city. Biggar has become well known for its unusual town slogan, an Olympic athlete, and a world-record deer. The town was featured […]