Author: Tom
A Hometown Proud Hall of Famer
Lots of people have nicknames. This baseball hall of famer was so proud of his hometown, they inserted it into his name on his plaque…
Prepare To Be Amazed
It all began with Albert, Otto, Alfred, Charles and John. They might tell you to be prepared to be amazed….
The Redwoods of California
Normally the taller a tree grows, the deeper it’s roots sink into the ground to hold it in place. But these trees seem to do…
A Capital for Less Than a Week
Most state capitals are built with the idea they’ll be used more than just five days. However, this state used its first building for less…
Cawker City’s Growing Ball of Twine
It wasn’t supposed to be a tourist attraction, but today it keeps a steady stream of cars stopping across the street from Linda Clover’s business….
Keeping Sight of Your Roots
Some companies grow to the point they lose sight of their roots. They might begin to forget the years of hard work that brought them…
An Experienced Pilot
What’s seven stories high and can hold two million light bulbs. It may sound like the set up for a joke…but it’s a real part…
Cleveland, Ohio
It was once the place that served as the punchline to jokes. Some of those jokes are still around, but the city they berated is…
A Lot of Pack for the Pound
You may think you need a team of Clydesdales to pull a large wagon. However, a visit to Blue Sky Farms may challenge your thinking….
A Good Horse, No Matter the Size
Listeners in ranch country know that it takes a good horse to round up the herd. But here, you may be surprised at the size…