Month: February 2016
He Ain’t Heavy, He’s My Brother
You may have heard the phrase, “He ain’t heavy, he’s my brother.” It became the motto of this place based on a real-life event that…
Beginnings of Boys Town
When this man saw a need about a century ago, he began his own town to help young men succeed. Today the name of the…
Inside the Ice Museum
There are many natural hot springs around the world, but it’s safe to say the man behind this one is one of the most unique…
Super Slurper & Much More!
It’s called “Super Slurper.” If you’ve had very young kids, you’ve probably used it and never realized it. Even more folks don’t realize it was…
The Moldy Cantaloupe that Saved the World
You could call it the “moldy cantaloupe that saved the world.” It was an unlikely find, but one that indeed help save thousands of lives…
The Race For A Cure
Early in World War II, the US Army Air Corp was traveling worldwide looking to help find a wonder drug that could save thousands of…
The Race to Develop Penicillin
You may have heard of Alexander Fleming’s discovery of penicillin back in the 1920s. However, most folks don’t know the important role agricultural scientists played…
The Miracle in Short Supply
It was a miracle drug. Penicillin. However Dr. Alexander Fleming’s discovery was far from an immediate success as the world’s supply could be used up…
A Department Store Owner
Earl Jones was a lawyer and state legislator who just happened to have an office across the street from a very important and historic site. …
At This Lunch Counter
We don’t think much these days about going into any restaurant and ordering a meal. But in 1960, some were not served. That story came…