Category: Miscellaneous
A Missouri Gal Named Maggie
Perhaps you’ve never heard of Maggie Brown who hailed from Hannibal, Missouri. But in a moment you’ll likely realize you do know her and the…
Atlanta, Illinois’ 19 Foot Giant
If someone offered to give you a 19 foot tall giant, you would probably want to get several details before accepting the gift. This man…
The Palms Grill Cafe
Route 66 draws nostalgia lovers to small towns and byways as travelers look to relive a little of the glory days of the mother road….
Grotto of the Redemption
It took 80 years to build this structure in West Bend, I0wa and today it is valued in the millions of dollars. However, it was…
A Story Fitting for Good Friday
It is a story fitting for the message of Good Friday – the story of a priest who recovered from a grave illness and began…
Wahoo History
It’s certainly one of the more unique names for a town in the country. Interestingly, no one knows for sure how it got its…
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…
