Quick. What’s the first thing that comes to mind about New Jersey? Most people know it’s called the “Garden State.” Give yourself a pat on the back if that’s what you said, too. But, do you know how the state got its nickname? That credit goes to a man named Abraham...
People who keep horses can speak to this. Horses are big, beautiful animals. A stable isn’t going to have a small footprint. A pre-engineered metal building is a beautiful and cost-effective way to provide your horses with a warm and secure home of their own. You’ll...
Might that be a typo in the headline? Nope. Only one state can lay claim to this fame—and that honor goes to Nebraska. It’s the home of Kool-Aid. The powdery drink loved by children was invented by Hastings, Nebraska resident Edwin Perkins in 1927. He originally...
No, we do mean North Dakota. Here’s the backstory behind the backstory. In 1881, North Dakota resident David Henderson Houston was granted a patent for the roll film camera. In 1889, he sold the patent to George Eastman. He suggested that Eastman call the camera...
If you have anything to do with agriculture, you know that “assets” aren’t always things you keep in a wall safe. For you, they’re the size of a Columbine tractor. List price? With add-on features, you’re looking at up to half a million bucks. Some of your assets...
