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“Out of the Northwoods” Uncovers Paul Bunyan’s Wisconsin Roots

Oct 1st, 2009
by Michael Martens.
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“The real Paul Bunyan of lumber camp storytelling lives through Michael Edmond’s superbly researched, richly illustrated, and engagingly written study.  The last and best word on Bunyan!”-James P. Leary, professor and director of the Folklore Program, University of Wisconsin-Madison

Who has heard tall tales about the lumberjack hero Paul Bunyan and his big blue ox. “Out of [...]

Home Chemistry

Nov 15th, 2008
by Michael Martens.
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When I was 12 years old, I received a chemistry set for Christmas. This set had all the chemicals, test tubes, alcohol burner, and an instruction book filled with hundreds of experiment. Much to my dismay you can no longer purchase chemistry sets like this. This is too bad, as not only did I learn [...]