About this episode
Today, Midwestern highways inspire us to ask:Why are barns red? What defines the boundaries of the Midwest? Why are Hay Bales round? And finally, most controversially, perhaps, which Midwestern state has the worst drivers? Let's explore the answers as we hit the road! Works Cited: https://blogs.loc.gov/picturethis/2018/05/a-closer-look-why-barns-are-red/https://dahp.wa.gov/barn-paint-colorshttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/travel/why-are-all-swedish-cottages-painted-red-180975914/https://falurodfarg.com/en/about/the-story-of-the-red-cottage/https://www.chicagomag.com/city-life/maybe-the-midwest-is-a-state-of-mind/https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/18/us/midwest-states-harris-trump.htmlhttps://www.forbes.com/sites/kionasmith/2021/03/18/this-is-why-hay-bales-are-round/https://www.vermeer.com/na/balers/historyNoah and Noodles here! We want to extend a heartfelt thanks to every listener of Backroad Odyssey. Your support fuels our passion and inspires us to keep sharing stories and discover overlooked locations. Follow each adventure visually at:https://www.instagram.com/backroadsodyssey/
