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I gotta go Julia, we got cows…

We just set a new record, but not like, a good one?

Ohioans are obsessed with the weather — it's easily our second favorite topic after parking…

This year, Ohio smashed its tornado record with a whopping 63 twisters in just seven months. That's more spins than a confused tourist trying to find Cincinnati on a map!

The latest tornado, a gentle EF0, touched down in Willard on June 29th, flexing winds just under 85 mph and thankfully causing zero drama — no injuries or damages, just a brief whirl and a sigh of relief.

Living just outside Tornado Alley, Ohio gets the best of both worlds: warm Gulf winds meet icy Canadian air, creating a tornado playground.

since 1950 we've seen 1,459 of these twisters wreak havoc, racking up a jaw-dropping $2,952,476,540 in property damage.

However, 1985 takes the cake with 27 tornadoes causing a wallet-thinning $842,625,000 across the state. Ah, Ohio — where even our weather records pack a punch!

Scarlet Letter Trivia

Question: Which Former president danced a jig when he found out he won the election while hanging out in Columbus Ohio?

A. Grover Cleveland
B. Abraham Lincoln
C. James Buchanan
D. Calvin Coolidge

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Lower Dot Com Stadium opened and Crew legend Gyasi Zardes was the first to score in the new stadium.

29 seasons of The Crew
You know I’m going to talk about footy as often as possible,

And with both the all-star game coming to town plus our historic run in the Concacaf Champions Cup, I couldn't resist delving into some memorable soccer history. Join me for an exhilarating recap of Columbus soccer's first 25 years, filled with nostalgia, highlights, and baggy kits.

Camel Joel
As many of you saw a camel got loose inside of Cedar Point… and then later the same week goats either escaped, or we’re set free. Check out the video below for more.

Catman Begins.

Duane Hook - Also known as @getmeowttahere on TikTok has become the cat savior of Columbus, Ohio.

Duane has been saving kitty cats FREE OF CHARGE for over 14 years. With more rescues than he can count and more videos on TikTok than onlyincbus, his videos are always a purrrfect serotonin boost.  Hook also works with the Ohio Wildlife Center to rescue and re-nest native animals. This dude is just out here saving animals every day, so I guess the question is…How can we be more like Duane?

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Trivia Answer

B. Abraham Lincoln.

Abraham Lincoln wasn’t from Ohio, but he was here in Columbus when he officially found out that he would become the next president of the United States. He was visiting the Ohio Statehouse while the electoral college was meeting to certify the results of the election. Apparently, he did a little jig to celebrate the news.

Abraham Lincoln's visit to Columbus, Ohio, in 1861 was indeed significant. Here are some details about that event:

1. Visit to Ohio Statehouse: Abraham Lincoln visited the Ohio Statehouse in Columbus on February 13, 1861. At the time, he was the President-elect of the United States, having won the presidential election in November 1860.

2. Electoral College Certification: During his visit, Lincoln was informed that the Electoral College had officially certified the election results, confirming him as the next President of the United States.

3. Reaction: Upon receiving this news, Lincoln reportedly expressed joy and relief. According to accounts, he even did a little dance or "jig" to celebrate the confirmation of his election victory.

4. Historical Significance: Lincoln's visit to Columbus and his reaction to the news at the Ohio Statehouse reflect the pivotal moment in American history as the country was on the brink of the Civil War. Lincoln's election was highly contentious, and his presidency would soon face the challenges of secession and war.

5. Legacy: The Ohio Statehouse preserves this historical moment, and Lincoln's visit is commemorated as part of the state's history and its connection to significant events in American presidential history.

This event not only highlights Lincoln's personality and reaction to the news of his presidency but also underscores Ohio's historical role in American politics during a critical juncture in the nation's history.

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