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These Parts: His Wild Kingdom

Joe Taft's 200 big cats get to live out their lives in peace. He gets to live out a lifelong dream.

Center Point, IN; Milwaukee's Best

Bowling in the basement, turkey and stuffing in April, and an 80-year-old barmaid who shoulda been a porn star--what else do you want in a drinking establishment?

Milwaukee, WI; The Wait Makes You Salivate

Why do people drive from miles around just to get in line for the chicken at Rip's Tavern?

Ladd, IL; Thank God for DJ iPod

Harbor Country is still learning to harness the power of low-power radio.

Three Oaks, MI; Doing the Barter System One Better

I'll teach you to throat sing if she teaches me to crochet.

Madison, WI; Maybe He Likes Maple Syrup

A father and son are convinced that Bigfoot has come to central Illinois.

Funk's Grove, IL

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