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Kienast Quintuplets Who were they? First surviving American quintuplets, born 1970, raised in Liberty Corner, NJ. Read Story
Kienast Quintuplets What are they doing today? Private adults living across the U.S., out of the public eye. Read Story
Bill Kienast Who was he? Father and guardian of the quintuplets, featured in early media coverage. Read Story
Bendix Diner Why is it historic? A 1947 vintage stainless-steel diner in Hasbrouck Heights, NJ, noted for its retro appeal. Read Story
Colder Than a Witch’s Tit What does it mean? Mid-20th-century American slang for extreme cold. Read Story
Trump’s Bedminster Home Why is it significant? Trump National Golf Club served as his summer White House and HQ for political retreats. Read Story
Sky Farm What is Sky Farm? Oldest clothing-optional club in the U.S., founded in 1932 in Liberty Corner, NJ. Read Story
Devil’s Tree (NJ) What’s the legend? A cursed oak in Bernards Township connected to spooky local folklore. Read Story
Egg‑O‑Mat What is it? A mid-century coin-operated egg vending machine once common on NJ farms. Read Story
Waterloo Village Concerts Were there concerts there? Yes—pop, rock, and folk acts played outdoors to fund restoration from 1977 onward. Read Story
Branch Brook Park Why is it famous? Designed by the Olmsted & Vaux firm in 1895; famed for its historic cherry blossoms and the roller rink. Read Story
Meadowbrook Farm (Bernardsville) What’s its significance? Site of a Gilded-Age estate later home to the world’s oldest glitter factory. Read Story
George Motz Burger List Who is George Motz and what’s the list? A burger historian featured in Hamburger America; inspired local pop-ups exploring iconic burgers. Read Story
Mr. Local History What is it? A nonprofit that researches, preserves, and shares the history of Bernards Township and broader NJ communities. About Us

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