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Square Donuts, Terre Haute, IN

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  When on our adventures, we LOVE to find the diamonds in the rough, things that are unique and they are even more exciting when we find where it all began!!!  Introducing...Square Donuts! It all began in the city of Terre Haute back in 1967. These people know just how much you lose when you "cut corners" which is when they came up with their slogan "Never Cut Corners". 3 generations of square donuts have enticed the donut lover, but it is beyond the shape...it is the taste! Light and fluffy makes all the difference!  We got a mixed box. Mine is stuffed, with strawberry frosting!  Seeing is only the beginning...be sure to grab one up and have a bite! The taste, not the shape, will have you coming back!  Located at Wabash Avenue Terre Haute, Indiana (this one is open longer in the day) CASH ONLY Read all about them here:  http://www.squaredonuts.com/index.html Curiosity continues.... ~~Dede~~

Larry Bird Statue, Terre Haute, IN

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  If anyone knows me, they know that one of the things I love to do is check out places where people originate from...you know, where they are born, grew up, went to college, etc... I love that I came across this statue of one of the greatest basketball players of all time...Larry Bird! They were doing work on the building behind otherwise the pic would have been much better, but it didn't take away of the amazingness that is this memorial. If you ever felt short before, you certainly will now!  This statue depicts college basketball and NBA star Larry Bird shooting a basket towards the intersection. In 2013, Indiana State University unveiled a 17 foot, 1,900 lb statue of Larry Bird and named a scholarship after him. It was designed taller than rival Magic Johnson's Michigan State statue.  In 1975, Bird enrolled at Indiana State where he embarked on an amazing three year run with the Sycamores. Bird averaged 30.3 points, 13.3 rebounds and 4.6 assists for his career and ea...