Think Wisconsin history is boring?  You won't after you have read Odd Wisconsin; Amusing, Perplexing, and Unlikely Stories from Wisconsin's Past by Erika Janik (977.5 J33 NEW).  This book is packed full of quirky little stories from Wisconsin's past.  Just a few of the stories included are as follows:

     *  Arthur McArthur, a governor for a mere five days in 1856 ( Vote fraud even back then?)
     *  The "cure" for long-winded politicians at the State Capitol Building (Look out below!)
     *  Chicago, Wisconsin?  (It could have been!)
     *  John Muir's inventive alarm clock that tipped him onto the floor at the appointed time (College student special?)
     *  Alexis St. Martin, the man with a hole in his stomach (Thanks to him we know all about those digestive juices.)
     *  The Kaukauna Gold Rush of 1900 (or just a bunch of fool's gold?)

Some will surprise you.  Some will make you laugh.  This little book is just a lot of fun.