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Posted in American Countryside Missouri

When Rules Don’t Make Sense

Sometimes rules and laws just don’t make sense.  David wondered why he couldn’t have a telephone but he could borrow one from someone else, why…

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Posted in American Countryside Missouri

Growing Up Amish

As an Amish youth, David saw a vastly different world with modern conveniences all around him.  As he became a teenager, he knew that someday…

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Posted in American Countryside Missouri

Looking At Life Differently

David Mast had to repeat the eighth grade…along with just about everyone else in his class.  In a moment you’ll hear why this community looks…

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Posted in American Countryside Illinois

Popcorn and Pumpkins

Popcorn, pumpkins and more.  Colin just thought every farm in American grew those crops, but then he took a look around and found his county…

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Posted in American Countryside Illinois

The Risk of a Crop Below Ground

Most farmers take on some risk when they put a crop in the ground.  This farmer sees the risk in what is below ground –…

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Posted in American Countryside Illinois

An Oil Field Where You Might Not Expect It

When you think of American oilfield you perhaps think of Texas, North Dakota or the fields on the north slope of Alaska.  But here you’ll…

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Posted in American Countryside Oklahoma

Where to Park a Plane?

When Frank bought a plane he needed a hangar in which to park it. Soon the plane wasn’t the only thing in the building. In…

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Posted in American Countryside Tennessee

Television or Real Life?

Some people have trouble distinguishing television from real-life.  That can create some interesting situations inside a museum like this.  I’ll take you to a place…

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Posted in American Countryside Tennessee

Survival Cars

Have you ever watched one of those action movies with car chase scenes and wondered how many cars they destroyed making the film?  Today I’ll…

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Posted in American Countryside Tennessee

A Hobby People Travel to See

Rusty Robinson’s father was a plumber and Rusty himself helps manage rental properties.  So he taught himself a skill that was vital in his hobby…a…

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