Joanie is running a very unusual race…It kinda flies in the face of marathon wisdom of the past, of the way most top competitors compete, but Joanie is her own woman. –Bill Rodgers, marathoner and ABC Sports commentator.
See Joan Run
Vincent
In his teens, he dropped out of school and bounced around struggling to fit in.
Batter Up!
Dressed in an army uniform on a hot sunny day, Ruth chased baseballs dropping hither and thither from the sky.
Thunder Wall
It was chilling, thrilling, and oh so worth the trip!
Got Ice Cream?
It is clear that Hallauer’s ingenuity and Berner’s business savvy paved the way for a wide variety of ice cream innovations.
Fun in the Sun
Roman emperor Nero (37-68 AD) was much more flashy. To cut down on glare from the intense Roman sun, he watched gladiator games through polished green gems.
Clever Monks & Dancing Goats
An inquisitive monk—let’s call him Peete Starbuck—decided to brew these magical goat dancing berries, and voilà, the first cup of coffee was born.
Lady Liberty
Named after the Roman goddess, Libertas, the Statue of Liberty continues to stand as a beacon of hope and freedom.
Wild Rumpus
Fork wielding Max and flamboyant Rosie displayed much more chutzpah than Dick and Jane or any of the Little Golden Books characters.
Foot Loose
If you’ve learned anything from the movie Footloose (The Bacon version (1984) is better…isn’t everything better with Bacon?) you know you can’t keep those meddling kids from provocative and rhythmic dancing.
Museum Bites 