The Spruce Goose Takes Flight
It was its first and last flight. Howard Hughes piloted the 200-ton “Spruce Goose” to lift off. He flew the “flying boat” 70 feet above water for a mile on November 2, 1947. The $23 million dollar beast made of wood and with a wingspan longer than a football field was six times larger than any other plane in existence at the time.
Sounds of the Time: The Lennon Sisters
Every Saturday night for 13 years the Lennon Sisters graced television screens across the country ... more
Fondue’s 1970s Breakthrough
It’s an ooey gooey meal that’s meant to be shared. Fondue may have been around for centuries ... more
