Posted in American Countryside Nebraska

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…

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Posted in American Countryside Nebraska

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…

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Posted in Alaska American Countryside

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…

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Posted in American Countryside Illinois

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…

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Posted in American Countryside Illinois

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…

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Posted in American Countryside Illinois

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…

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Posted in American Countryside Illinois

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…

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Posted in American Countryside Illinois

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…

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Posted in American Countryside North Carolina

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. …

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Posted in American Countryside North Carolina

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…

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