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As we move through July and into August, sunny weather can become scorching weather in a flash. Instead of roasting outdoors, you can beat the heat and save your summer by following these tips on how to stay cool! …
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As we move through July and into August, sunny weather can become scorching weather in a flash. Instead of roasting outdoors, you can beat the heat and save your summer by following these tips on how to stay cool! …
If the walls of the Bradford House could talk, their stories would entertain listeners for hours. Built in 1912 by the first Oklahoma County Clerk, William Bradford, the expansive home has hosted actor Rock Hudson and a campaigning President…
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