Timothy B. Benford
Best-selling author and award-winning novelist. Prolific magazine contributor.
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Kennedy Assassination and the Last Franklin Half Dollar: the Last Set of U.S. Silver CoinsEvents surruouding the demise of the Franklin Half Dollar and introduction of the Kennedy Half Dollar -
Odd & Interesting World War II FactsSome items excerpted from one of this author's four World War II books -
Will Obama Pick Hillary as His Vice President?Article relates similarities between this election year and novel written 26 years ago
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UFO, Aliens and the Vatican And Why Astronaut Gordon Cooper Lied to MeA close look at the litte-known Vatican Observatory and the recent Vatican article about life on other planets -
French Coins Are Out of This World: UFO and Sci-Fi Coins, Plus Alien Tokens and Parody Statehood QuartersAre we alone? You might think not if you consider the coins and tokens already available with UFO and alien images on them -
Collecting Coins Not the Only Interest for Some CollectorsPeople who are avid collectors are often interested in, and have, diverse collectible interests -
Round Casino Chips Replacing Rectangular PlaquesThe way money is handled in casinos continues to change.
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Elvis Presley Seen on Another Cruise Ship?Second Elvis Presley cruise to be announced shortly -
10 World War II (Seldom Remembered) Interesting FactsThese items have been culled from nearly a thousand items in the writer's 1982 tome "The World War II Quiz & Fact Book" published by Harper & Row -
President Abraham Lincoln, Legend, Lore, & TriviaInteresting and little-known information most people don't know about our 16th President -
How I (Almost) Wrote the Sequel to Raging BullHow I almost wrote the sequel to Raging Bull, the Jake LaMotta story
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The Hannah Montana Quarter: A Unique CollectibleHow to make a Hannah Montana Quarter with a 2007 Montana Statehood Quarter on one side, and an image of Hannah on the other side. -
A Political Do Not Call Registry, Will it Work?A service, patterned after the "National Do Not Call Registry" claims it can put an end to those annoying political phone calls that usually come when you are having dinner -
My Father Sold Used Muscle Cars of the 1940s at Tim's Auto SalesTrue story of how one used car dealer repainted surplus military vehicles of questionable mechanical value into desirable cars after World War II. Based on family experience. -
Better Fuel Economy for Your CarA Press Club Award-winning article about myriad things you can do for better fuel economy for your car. This article has been quoted on several TV and radio talk shows. -
Advice from a Literary Legend: Book and Movie Deals, Michener, & NevisPulitzer Prize winning author James A. Michener shares his thoughts about publishing books and movie deals in this exclusive article. -
Statehood Quarters Program to Honor Puerto Rico and TerritoriesLegislation to extend the popular 50-coin Statehood Quarters Program has passed Congress. New coins due for Puerto Rico, Washington D.C., the U.S. Virgin Islands, and three Pacific territories
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Kilroy was Here!The legendary, cult graffiti that began in World War II has now appeared in Iraq. This article traces its origin -
The Dallas Cowboys' Cheerleaders Swimsuit Calendar Shot on St. Kitts & NevisA personal experience background article about why this Swimsuit Calendar has endured in popularity. -
Have You Ever Seen a 'Hobo Nickel'?The strange carving of Buffalo Nickels to change their appearance, and why hobos, convicts, and vendors did it.
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I'll Be Home for Christmas a Sentimental Favorite with US Troops Through Six WarsThe story behind, and the sentimental meaning of the song "I'll Be Home For Christmas"
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Don't Play the Slot Machines at Casinos - Look Under Them!Based on a real experience in 2007
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The 25 Largest U.S. Fleet (CV) Aircraft Carriers in World War IIThe U.S. Navy 'flattop' fleet grew from eight (8) aircraft carriers when Pearl Harbor was attacked to 121 by war's end
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Jaws, Spielberg, Benchley & MePersonal account of meeting with fellow author Peter Benchley and the interesting inscription he did for me.
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The Theme of Carnival Miracle Cruise Ship: Authors, Writers & Fictional CharactersCombination of literary decor throughout the ship, no trans-fats in meals, and comprehensive childrens' programs, make this cruise ship a delight.
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Why Wally Schirra Missed the Last Eclipse Before the MillenniumLittle-known incident involving one of the Original 7 Project Mercury Astronauts
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The 1839 Una and the Lion Gold: The First Coin Depicting Queen VictoriaThe beautiful 1839 Una and the Lion gold piece was designed by William Wynon to mark the start of the reign of Queen Victoria, which had begun when the barely 18-year-old ascended to the throne in 1837.
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Rep. Alan Benny's Clues to Pirate Captain Kidd's TreasureThe hunt for one of the most famous pirate treasures of all time. Believe it or not, it may be in New Jersey.
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Settlers of Jamestown, Virginia, Stop at the Caribbean Island of NevisHistoric event that is often not even a footnote in history.
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What Happens to the Prop Cars We See in Movies and TV?Famous, odd, and interesting automobiles that have graced the Silver Screen or the Boob Tube over the years.
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Missing Rare Coin Mystery Solved Through Retelling of Family Lore (Maybe)Award-winning numismatic spoof about one of the rarest and most sought after U.S. coins
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Princess Diana Had a Profound Belief in Psychics and the OccultPrincess Diana's fascination with the occult and paranormal
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A Psychic Predicted Princess Diana's Death 4 Days Before it Happened!Psychic prediction of Princess Diana's Death before it happened is documented in police records
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Car Shows & Cruise Nights: A Moveable Museum is Somewhere Near YouLike old cars? You're in luck. There is at least one every night from April to November in most of our most populated states.
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The Galapagos Explorer II: An Ecological Experience at Sea and on Fabled IslandsThe only air-contitioned, state-of-the-art modern cruise ship that navigates Darwin's Galapagos.
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Coins: Counterfeits or Reproductions? Replicas can Fool the UninformedExact copies of rare coins perfectly legal, provided they follow the ruls of the Hobby Protection Act
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Building a Coin Collection with Sentimental Sets That You Received as GiftsThe difference in collecting Proof sets versus Mint sets for beginners
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The History Behind Popular Phrases That Mention MoneyPopular expressions that include references to money
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Dollar That Went to the Moon Sold for More Than $30,000 at AuctionBuzz Aldrin's well-worn Peace Dollar was part of his Personal Preference Kit items
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Fate of the Japanese Military Officers Involved in the Pearl Harbor AttackNot commonly known background information and what happened to the Japanese decision makers of the World War II attack on Pearl Harbor and other U.S. installations in Hawaii.
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The 20 Largest Battleships of All Nations in World War IIComparative size ranking, considering length and gross tonnage, culled and compiled by the author from historic documents in the public domain for his World War II books.
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The Pursuit, Capture and Trial of John Emil ListHe murdered his mother, wife, and three children. It took a TV show to capture him nearly two decades later.
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The First U.S. Navy Battle Off the Palm-Fringed Beaches of NevisThe legendary naval battle that is the cornerstone of the U.S. Navy
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Millions in Silver Coins Dumped in Manila Bay to Keep it from the JapaneseThe writer is an award-winning author and best-selling novelist. His dozen books include four nonfiction works dealing with World War II.
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Women in Space: NASA's Dirty Little Secret13 'Unknown' Women were trained as astronauts at the same time the famous 'Original 7' men were
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How to Prevent Leaves from Clogging Your Pool Wall SkimmersTwo easy things to combat leaves that clog your wall skimmer or draining hose
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Are There Cicada Bugs on Your Coins?Some coins have royalty on them. Others have presidents or national heros. These have bugs!
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Remember the U.S. $2 Bill or the $.02 Coin from the 1800s?Will the U.S. dollar coins be replaced by $2 coins?
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Buying a Car Overseas? Plan in Advance How You'll Get it HomeGetting a car purchased overseas on a ship back to the U.S. isn't a snap of the fingers
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A Classic Car Collection for the Price of Postage StampsNo garages required, just an album, and you can take al your "cars" with you to a show!
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The World's Largest Museum for Elongated CoinsSold as ready made items, or you can make them yourself on the vending machine.
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The Many Depictions of Miss Liberty on U.S. Coins Since 179216 U.S. coin designers have given us their interpretation of what the elusive lady should look like.
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U.S. Mint Considers Substitutes for Metal in Pennies and NickelsWith the price of copper and nickel worth ore than the cost of producing these coins, changes are in the works.
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Remember the Last Real Silver Dollars, the Kind Relatives Gave You for Your Birthday ?Explains the history and difference between real silver dollars and clad dollar coins, researched from historical documents in the public domain
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Is There a 'Curse' Connected to the U.S. Statehood Quarters?It all started when New Hampshire's granite 'face' of Old Man of the Mountain slide into oblivion
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Travel "In Spots": St. Kitts and Nevis Were the 'Hot' Islands in the 1990sSt. Kitts and Nevis were the first English colonies in the Caribbean.
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The Case of the Missing Cannon on the Caribbean Island of NevisA Short-lived Caribbean Mystery: Where did old cannon come from? Where did it go?
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A True American Classic: The Fantastic 1948 TuckerOne of the automobile industry's legendary tales
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Rejected Irish Coins Became Official Legal Tender in New JerseyNot many people inside or outside the numismatic hobby are familiar with this strange story.
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Commemorative Coins Mark the 10th Anniversary of Princess Diana's Death2007 copyright by author
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Coin Hunting on Wildwood, New Jersey's Five Mile BeachYou don't need a calendar to tell you when it's Summer in New Jersey. Just take a ride on the Garden State Parkway and count the Canadian license plates headed south. For perhaps two decades Canadians have been invading my home state's shore points in growing numbers.
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Get a Second Opinion - Your Life Could Depend Upon It!Never, ever, fail to get a second opinion for a serious medical problem.
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Counterfeit U.S. $1 Coins Exist - Check Your Pocket Change!The author writes extensively about coins for several publications in the U.S., Canada, and Australia and holds the copyright to this exclusive article.
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Are Astronaut Gus Grissom's 'Lost' Mercury Dimes Actually Selling at Flea Markets?The story of what became of Astronaut Gus Grissom's dimes when his space craft sank (from personal conversations this writer had with Gus Grissom)
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Has Oldest Synagogue in Caribbean, or Its Mikva, Been Found on Nevis?Based on an exclusive press announcement researched and written by this writer for the St. Kitts and Nevis Department of Tourism
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What Not to Say at Your First Movie PremierTrue story, humorous now, but not at the time
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Are Those Real Gold Coins in Pirates of the Caribbean?From exclusive interviews and the author's personal experiences working in television and the movies
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Are Roman Coins Waiting to Be Found at Site of Caligula's Lake Nemi Ships?Benito Mussolini was interested in the ships, but the Nazi's torched them
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A Penny Found is a Penny Earned: Local Man Finds More than $1,000 in Coins from StreetsA totally original and exclusive article based on interviews with Mr. Sickel. All photos are by the author.
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B-29 Enola Gay's Atomic Bombing Mission Generates Spate of Mementos for CollectorsBased on exclusive conversations and communications with Enola Gay oo-pilot Bob Lewis, and Gerry Newhouse, personal aide to pilot (now General) Paul Tibbets. Much of this copy appears in my four World War II books.
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Silver Nickels and Steel Cents Replaced Regular U.S. Coins During World War IIFor years people mistook 'shinny pennies' for dimes, and a nickel with a big 'funny'mint mark on the back helped catch a spy.
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History Behind $1 Bills with 'HAWAII' Printed in Large Letters Across the BacksideNote to Content buyer: Capitalization of HAWAII is correct historical identification of these notes, not my abuse of AC style.
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The Pearl Harbor Attack: Did President Roosevelt Know in Advance?Exclusive. copyrighted material extracted from this writer's book Pearl Harbor Amazing Facts.
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How to Collect Set of Kennedy Half Dollars from Coins Found in CirculationFrom an exclusive one-on-one interview this writer had with Mrs. Bickerson which appeared in the December, 2004 issue of Coinage magazine
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Three Coin Mints of New Jersey: The Legal Tender "Horse Head Coppers" Made By Elizabeth, Rahway, and Morristown FacilitiesPeople pass by three forgotten mint sides every day and have no idea legal coins were made there.
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The Lincoln Continental: A Famous Prop from The GodfatherFilmed more than 35 years ago, the original "Godfather" movie is truly a Hollywood classic. But this article is about another classic, the 1941 Lincoln Continental in which Sonny Corleone (actor James Caan) bought the farm in a gangland slaying at a toll booth.
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How Many Dodge Chargers Were Wannabe General Lees in the Latest 'Dukes' Movie?This is an automotive article about the car used in the movie. It is not a movie review.
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The Strange "Recycled" Coins of the New WorldThe convenience of having an adequate supply of coins simply didn't exist in the Caribbean islands until the mid-Nineteenth Century. So they confiscated foreign coins and countermarked them with theirown imprint.
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Gold and Silver Denarius, Ducats, Florens and Other Coins Pictured in 2007 CalendarThis story was written exclusively for the March 12, 2007 issue of Coin World, and has since appeared in Canadian Coin News.
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Guerilla Currency Met the Needs of Local Citizens, U.S. Troops and Their Philippine Allies in World War IIExtensive excerpts of this personally researched material appear in various of my four World War II books. This article has also appeared in two numismatic publications. I have also granted permission to a number of currency dealers and historians to quote or use it.
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Did a 1926 U.S. Silver Dollar Espouse Creation Versus Evolution?Little known Facts About a Historical Event
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Spy Coins: Bogus Versus the Real McCoyAlert newspaperboy spotted hollow nickel, and the result was the capture of Soviet spy Rudolf Abel
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Why Did the Rare 1963-B Federal Reserve $1 Notes Fail to Increase in Value as Expected?Hoarders and speculators expected windfall profits that never materialized
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Was a U.S. Quarter Recalled Because Some Considered it 'Obscene'?If you are saving the Statehood Quarters, here is a U.S. quarter story you will find interesting.
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The Day Princess Diana DiedWriter remembers Princess Diana and her sons' visit to Caribbean island
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Great American Classic Cars: The 1933 Pierce ArrowOne of the great American classic automobiles that disappeared ahead of its time.
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The 1956 Continental Mark II: A "Rich Man's Car"The Mark II was designated a 'Milestone Car' by the Milestone Car Society and selected by the Museum of Modern Art as the most attractive automobile of the 1950s decade.
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Al Capone's Armored 1928 Cadillac was Used by President Roosevelt After the Pearl Harbor AttackOne of the infamous vehicle failed to meet selling price expectations at 2006 auction. Fate of the second remains a mystery.
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What Ever Became of the Kennedy 'Death Car' from Dallas?Many people still think the car was taken out of service and put away and end up in a museum. It did end up in a museum, but if you recall wht it looked like in 1963, you wouldn't recognize it now
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D-Day Veterans Who Landed on Normandy Remember Two Things: The Command "Away All Boats!" and the Lord's PrayerThere were no atheists on D-Day. No matter who you are, it is impossible to visit the battleground and grave sites at Normandy without getting a serious lump in your throat.
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First Integrated U.S. Navy Ship in World War II Led to ChangesSea Cloud, the private yacht owned by Post Cereal heiress Marjorie Merriweather Post, made military history during its service as IX-99 during World War II as the first experimental vessel for racial integration in the U.S. Navy.
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How to Level the Slot Machine Playing Field: Tips to Play SmarterThe technology of electronic digital slot machines has grown in quantum leaps from what was the state-of-the-art as recently as three years ago. That means most 'How-To-Win' books are obsolete by the time you buy them.
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How to Get Your Car In a Movie, a TV Show or a CommercialParked cars and those moving along streets and highways in films and TV shows just didn't happen to be there when the cameras were rolling. They were hired as movie prop cars and each one of them earned their owner in the neighborhood of $300 for a day's work.