{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"The Hidden $1M Pigeon Museum in OKC &amp; Norman\u2019s Student Heroes | Only in OK","description":"Think pigeons are just &quot;sky rats&quot;? Think again. This week, we\u2019re heading to 2300 NE 63rd St to explore the American Pigeon Museum &amp;amp; Heritage Center, a world-class facility hidden on 10 beautiful acres in Oklahoma City. From War Heroes like Cher Ami\u2014the bird that saved a WWI battalion\u2014to high-stakes Pigeon Racing athletes worth thousands of dollars, we\u2019re diving into the fascinating (and surprisingly zen) world of these feathered veterans. You'll learn about &quot;Rolling&quot; competitions, birds with bell-bottom feet, and why the pigeon was actually the first domesticated bird in history. In the second half of the show: We\u2019re celebrating &quot;Real American Heroes&quot; right here in Norman. We highlight the heartwarming story of Lyz Farrar (owner of Donate-A-Miracle) and the group of local high school seniors who stepped up to support her thrift store and the community. In This Episode:   The World of Wings: Exploring the diversity of the African Owl and the Parlor Roller.   Feathered Veterans: The emotional history of the Dickin Medal and pigeons in combat.   The Sport of Kings: How pigeon racing works and the high stakes involved.   Community Spotlight: Norman seniors Everett Lee, Skylar Lipscomb, and Trenam Verbick giving back to Donate-A-Miracle.   Plan Your Visit:   Location: 2300 NE 63rd St, Oklahoma City, OK   Hours: Friday &amp;amp; Saturday, 10 am \u2013 4 pm   Admission: Free (Suggested $5 donation)   Website:  theamericanpigeonmuseum.org   Support Our Sponsors: Today\u2019s show is brought to you by Friends of Nicoma Park. Support local community initiatives at  facebook.com\/friendsofnicomapark.  #OklahomaCity #OnlyInOK #AmericanPigeonMuseum #OKCHistory #NormanOK #PigeonRacing #CherAmi #DonateAMiracle #OklahomaMuseums #VisitOKC #GoodNewsOklahoma #CommunityHeroes ","author_name":"Only in OKlahoma Show","author_url":"https:\/\/www.onlyinok.com\/","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/40118210\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/198595335"}