politics Watch "the most Midwestern moment in the history of televised Senate debates" David Pescovitz
Roadside Attractions Discover the Midwest's mysterious abandoned spots: From spooky silos to deserted airports Popkin
happy mutants At JR's Appliance Museum, the hot dog electrocutor can fry five wieners at once Jennifer Sandlin
health Being a Republican can kill you; living in the same state with too many of them can kill you too Ruben Bolling
censorship Watch the 2 Live Crew perform in front of a befuddled and disgruntled audience at the Phil Donahue Show in 1990 Jennifer Sandlin