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Trying to Hold Harry Houdini

Tom — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 05:01:20 +0000

They threw him in jail cells, put him in straight jackets, handcuffed him underwater, suspended him in the air from cranes, all in an effort to keep him from escaping. It seemed nothing could be done to hold him…..

Harry Houdini

Tom — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0000

When you mention the name Harry Houdini, you, of course, recall him for his famous card tricks. Probably not. However, if he had not been discovered we would have missed out on the amazing illusions and escapes that he could perform…..

Lindberger Cheese

Tom — Mon, 05 Sep 2011 05:01:18 +0000

It’s a story that radio can not do justice. Not because you need to see it, but because you need to smell it.

Taliesin

Tom — Fri, 29 Apr 2011 05:01:03 +0000

Ask an American who is the most famous architect in their country’s history and this man’s name is probably at the top of the list. However, many can’t tell you much about the man’s life or home…..

An Architect’s Inspiration

Tom — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 05:01:19 +0000

Most people know him as a famous architect. They don’t realize his early years and perhaps the inspiration for his own home, grew from his life on the farm……

A Museum with an Outhouse

Tom — Fri, 28 Jan 2011 06:01:01 +0000

This is an intriguing hands-on museum–especially when you consider it has an outhouse standing in the middle of it…..

The Paper Discovery Center

Tom — Thu, 27 Jan 2011 06:01:35 +0000

Green Bay may be known for the Packers, but the area is also known for its paper mills. You may be surprised to learn why so many are located here…..

The Hearthstone Mansion

Tom — Tue, 04 Jan 2011 06:01:39 +0000

Reports say the lights in this home made it seem like night had turned to day. In fact, the lights were so bright, people from all across the city came to see the sight. So exactly how much light did they come to see?

70 Truckloads of Butter a Day

Tom — Wed, 24 Nov 2010 06:01:58 +0000

We all know Santa’s elves must work year round to meet toy demand at year’s end, but who knew this family dairy operation would need to ramp up for the holidays too. We’re in Greenwood, WI loading 70 semi trucks a day of this important product…..

Butter from Wisconsin

Tom — Tue, 23 Nov 2010 06:01:36 +0000

Folks in the heart of dairy country know that this fourth generation business touches the diets of almost every
American…..