On August 12, 1926, a nearly complete mastodon skeleton was found by tenant farmer James Bailey on the farm of Friend Butt in Johnstown OH.

The mastodon was in a six foot deep peat pit. The shallow depression was once a natural pond over which then property owner Friend Butt once skated on when he was a young boy.

A Newark, OH businessman bought the skeleton and subsequently sold it to the Cleveland Museum of Natural History, where it remains on display today.

It took them a mere 113 years since their founding to reach the pinnacle of their fame. One can only imagine what 2039 has in store!

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Wyndham Columbus

10/10 Excellent

"The room was very cozy and clean😌smelled clean as well. The bed was very comfortable and I appreciate the 40”TV😃. Only downside was it didn’t have a small fridge or a microwave but I would definitely stay there again 😃. I didn’t get a chance to go to the pool but I will next time 😁"

Sonesta Columbus Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Our room was quiet. No outside noise that bothered us. There was construction on the hotel site but inconvenience was minimal. Cheeseburger from restaurant was too sloppy to hold. Had to eat it with a fork and knife. Who does that? Breakfast omelet was lacking. My servers during both meals were excellent though. "