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Maryland Has A Big Problem With Nearly 800,000 License Plates

Author Phil Harris
Baltimore, Maryland skyline over the Inner Harbor at dusk. (Photo by Sean Pavone/Getty Images)

Many states have websites on their license plates. For example, Pennsylvania’s license plates have “visitPA.com” written across the bottom in order to attract potential tourists. The state of Maryland also put a website on its license plates a few years ago. Unfortunately, the that’s not working out so well.

According to WBAL-TV, the Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration has confirmed that there’s a problem with a web address printed on nearly 800,000 license plates between 2012 and 2016. The plates in question commemorated the bicentennial of the War of 1812 with the URL address “www.starspangled200.org.” Instead of leading users to a non-profit organization dedicated to raising money for bicentennial-related projects and events, it goes to a gambling website based in the Philippines. Oops. Sounds like someone forgot to renew the domain.

The Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration says its working on a solution because it has no affiliation with the gambling website. But maybe it should. Hear me out. Why doesn’t Maryland just turn their toll booths into slot machines? They could start by raising the price of the toll a little. I mean, the state could probably use the money, right? Then, every time someone drives through, they’d have a chance to win a jackpot. Honestly, I don’t know why I don’t run for office.

Phil Harris is 50% of "Phil & Mel in the Afternoon" on K104.7. He has been with the station since 2013 and on the air in Charlotte since 2000. Before coming to the Queen City, Phil worked for radio stations in Pittsburgh, Austin, and Seattle. In addition to the weekly "Throwback Threesome" music video feature, Phil writes about things that matter to Charlotte sports fans and pet owners. He happens to be both.

North Carolina Home to the #1 Scariest Drive in America

Well, we all know driving is pretty intense. Yes, there are tons of things that can make the road and driving dangerous but it is one of the scariest things to think about. During your drive, there are so many things that can cause a bit of distress along the way. From bumpy roads, heavy traffic, accidents, and so much more it can cause quite a scare.

Savoteur gathered a list of 15 of the scariest drives that one can take in America. Whether you want a thrill or want to avoid danger, then you may want to know more information on this list. Unfortunately, a road that runs in North Carolina is coming in at #1. This specific road begins in North Carolina, so it may be something that you want to keep an eye on. If you have been on this road before then you probably already know what we’re talking about. So, check out the top 5 below and see which North Carolina road is coming at #1 on this list. View the full list here to see all 15 that made the list.

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