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5. Yes. Butler, Mo. It's called Electric City because it was the first city west of the Mississippi to get electricity.

Sun Jun 14, 2026, 04:11 PM

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And it's where Robert Heinlein was born. Not sure what else it might be famous for.

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I got nothing. So sad for sure. twodogsbarking Sunday #3

Butler, Mo.? czarjak Sunday #4

Civil War: Battle of Island Mound (aka "Battle of Fort Toothman") chowder66 Sunday #6

Thought it was something obscure like that. czarjak Sunday #7

Woah! : ( Strength to all affected! electric_blue68 Sunday #8

Sad news. Aussie105 Sunday #9

Being risky or dangerous is what makes it exciting. LisaL Sunday #13

Sure! Aussie105 Sunday #15

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The danger zone in sky diving: Aussie105 Sunday #16

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Imagine the terror each of them felt. Very sad. oasis Sunday #14

Back around 1975 or so, I... GReedDiamond Sunday #17

That's crazy!! And hello neighbor! chowder66 Sunday #18

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Druids. Lol. chowder66 Sunday #20

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