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Ohio—a bland and ordinary Midwestern state, right? Ha! You must never get off the highway. The Buckeye State has no shortage of strange, silly, goofy, quirky, eccentric, and just plain weird people, places, and things—if you know where to look.

And no one has looked in more places for Ohio’s oddities than Neil Zurcher, the popular Fox8 TV travel reporter who makes his living on the road seeking out unusual destinations. This book collects the most remarkable things he’s found in and about the Buckeye State, including:

Mysteries. Like the “bottomless” Blue Hole of Castalia and Ashtabula’s famed Headless Chicken—who lived without a noggin for 38 days.

Big things. Like the World’s Largest . . . Crystal Ball . . . Gathering of Twins . . . Easter Basket . . . Cuckoo Clock . . .

Peculiar claims to fame. Like the “Oldest concrete road in America,” the “World’s fastest pumpkin carver.”

Strange collections. Like the Objects Swallowed by Citizens of Lima; the nation’s only vacuum cleaner museum; and the world’s largest collection of popcorn poppers and peanut roasters.

Notable citizens. Like Balto the Wonder dog, cheesemaking firewalker Komar the Magnificent, and Buckeye Chuck, the weather rodent.

And the just-hard-to-explain. Like the Wellington ATM shaped like a Victorian horse and buggy or Ohio’s strange attachment to the bathtub from the U.S.S. Maine.



About the Author

Neil Zurcher has reported on unusual travel destinations for Fox8 TV for more than 20 years. His popular “One Tank Trip” reports are the longest-running local travel segment on television. He also writes regularly for AAA Ohio Motorist magazine and is the author of three other books: Neil Zurcher’s Favorite One Tank Trips, More of Neil Zurcher’s One Tank Trips, and One Tank Trips Road Food. All have been local bestsellers. Zurcher received the Distinguished Service award from the Society of Professional Journalism and the “Silver Circle” award from the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. Former govenor of Ohio George Voinovich called him “One of the most respected and knowledgeable travel writers in the state.”
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Product Details

  • Paperback: 224 pages
  • Publisher: Gray & Company Publishers (October 2001)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1886228493
  • ISBN-13: 978-1886228498
  • Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.5 x 0.6 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces
  • Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #833,359 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Ohio Oddities-An "Odyssey" not to be missed!!!!, November 24, 2001
By Ted driscol (Amherst Twsp., Ohio) - See all my reviews
Please do not let the title of this book mislead you.The author,
Neil Zurcher, Cleveland Press Journalism Hall of Fame inductee,
and, Fox TV-8 "One Tank Trip" travel-show host, certainly
introduces the reader to many "oddities";however, he also uncovers unique and fascinating places, stories, and curiosities.
You will read of things spectacular and metaphysical, as well.
This book, for Mr. Zurcher, represents a departure from his
traditional travel theme;however,he draws from his extensive
travel writings and TV documentaries in order to present to the
reader concise accounts of his research.
The author's attention to detail is evident, as he provides the reader with clear-cut analytical historical references that
substantiate his research. Furthermore, the reader will enjoy
the clever usage of humor mixed into his story-telling, which
makes the reading less clinical and more fun. So....for all you "One-Tank_Trippers" out there, fasten your seatbelts, and,
get ready for an exciting trip through Ohio. And, for the "virtual" traveler, Neil's presentation will keep you entertained for hours!!!! This book represents an "odyssey"
that you do not want to miss. Step aside, if you please,
California and Florida.....Neil Zurcher has explored territory
which truly defines our state as the real "Magic Kingdom."
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A Great Book for Enquiring Minds, November 27, 2007
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Having lived in Ohio for only seven years - being a transplant from Tennessee, I have made it a point to learn as much as possible about my adapted state. In the process I have visited every one of the 88 counties in the Buckeye state and many of them several times over. Being a travel writer, I probably know Ohio better than most natives. So when I picked up "Ohio Oddities" by Neil Zurcher I didn't really expect to learn much that I didn't already know.

How wrong I was. This delightful book is chock full of information which is sure to lead even the most experienced traveler (including the armchair variety) to new discoveries.

People with an inquisitive streak will thoroughly enjoy reading the many interesting tidbits of culture and history that are in "Ohio Oddities." Even after exploring all 88 Ohio counties, more than half of the things chronicled here were new to me. It's an absolute goldmine of information that could only have been written by a man who has spent a lifetime "discovering wonderful little curiosities around the state." Thanks Neil Zurcher, for a fun book which gives me lots of reasons to get out and explore Ohio again.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Family pleaser, November 8, 2004
We are a family of Ohioans who love this book. I have lived here for several years and never knew there were such interesting things to see and do in a state that I had thought was so boring. Even my 11 year old son who hates to read devoured this book. We plan to search out several of Mr. Zurcher's suggestions next summer!!!!
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