Category: Ohio

2018 Winter Events (Central Ohio)

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I use the winter as my time to regroup, plot and plan out my year. I also use this time to catch up on various things; especially around my house. As much as I love to hibernate during the winter months; even I know that I need to face the weather and get out every…

By Tahir Ali January 4, 2018 0
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The Original COSI

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The Original COSI

Here are a couple videos that I found with a tour of the original COSI building and a look inside the first Wendy’s restaurant:   I posted this a couple of years ago when my page was up before. Seeing how my host “lost” all of my old posts…I’ll just put it up again (side-eye).…

By Tahir Ali December 24, 2017 0
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Faith Mission, Columbus Ohio Fundraiser

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I know it’s countdown to Christmas and time is running out, but there’s still 3 days left to donate to my Faith Mission fundraiser. Even $5 will help. Thank you to those who have donated. ❤️ “Those who give to charity night and day, secretly and publicly, receive their recompense from their Lord; they will…

By Tahir Ali December 19, 2017 0
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October: Haunted Columbus – Glen Echo Ravine and Walhalla Road

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It’s called the “Gates of Hell” by some. Have you ever taken a ride down the street off the ravine? Have you ever ventured down in the ravine itself? Over the years there’s been some interesting things happening down and around the Glen Echo Ravine. Located off of Indianola Ave, just north of The Ohio…

By Tahir Ali October 23, 2016 0
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October: Haunted Columbus – Dr. James Snook

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If you think there’s scandal and mess going on today; this is nothing compared to what went on way back when. The ladies and gentlemen may have presented and carried themselves with class and dignity; they may have been dressed in suits and dresses that made them always look like they were about to attend…

By Tahir Ali October 13, 2016 0
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October: Haunted Columbus – Schools

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These are sightings and activities from schools around the city (except Ohio State, that’s another post). Capital University –  Kerns Religious Life Center – Witnesses have felt extreme cold, an instant feeling of sadness and have difficulty breathing in the basement of the building, which is the oldest building on campus. Maintenance workers who turn off…

By Tahir Ali October 9, 2016 0
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October: Haunted Columbus – Jeffrey Dahmer

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How many knew that serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer attended The Ohio State University for a very short period of time? I first heard about this in the late 90’s, just a few years after his death while I was a student there. A guy in one of my classes stayed in Morrill Tower on the same floor…

By Tahir Ali October 7, 2016 0
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October: Haunted Columbus – Elevator Brewery and Draught Haus

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In the spirit of October, Halloween and all of that (I may continue it after) I will highlight some haunted places around the city. Many of these places we all have been to or even frequent on a daily basis. One thing about being a history nerd is that while researching you uncover things that…

By Tahir Ali October 3, 2016 0
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Columbus History: Graceland Shopping Center named after well known madame…I LIVE!!!

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I’ve mentioned before that I always look at things around town and wonder what was there before. Everything has a story, everything has a history. When you research you can uncover so many interesting facts. My recent discovery gave me life! I heard about this a few of years ago while watching WOSU’s “Columbus Neighborhoods: Clintonville” episode, and…

By Tahir Ali September 2, 2016 0
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Kids, Criminals and Gorillas

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Enough already with the damn gorilla. Yes it’s sad that the gorilla was killed but what had to be done was done. Now I’m not a parent but I know enough about kids and have been around kids for years to know that when a nosey, rebellious, inquisitive, hard-headed toddler tells you that they are…

By Tahir Ali June 6, 2016 0
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