IOWA-- Visitors can learn about the lifestyle and history of hobos at the Hobo museum in Britt (pop. 2,069) The museum contains books and crafts created by these homeless travelers.
MICHIGAN-- Basketball star Earvin Johnson Jr. was born in 1959 in Lansing. Before playing in the NBA, he attended Everett High School, also in Lansing, where a sportswriter gave him his nickname.
MINNESOTA-- Arthur Fry, the co-inventor of Post-It Notes (along with Spencer Silver) was born in 1931 in Owatonna (pop. 25,599). Fry created an early version of the paper stationery to use as a removable bookmark for church hymnals. The product was marketed nationally in 1980.
I have my Post-It Notes, how 'bout you.
"Magic" In Case Your're Wondering. --RoadDog
RoadDog's RoadLog Blog: Being my travels down those great two lane highways of this nation as well as news I learn about them from media sources. Since I'm also very interested in historic preservation, there will be a lot of that as well.
The Shamrock Court Motel in Sullivan, Missouri. It can be yours for $125,000. Lots of possibilities. Actually, now you're too late. Missouri's Roamin' Rich bought it.
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