# And Then the Town Took Off - Richard Wilson

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Podcast: [The Romance of Missionary Heroism](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-romance-of-missionary-heroism-6470410)
Published: 2026-07-19T09:00:22+00:00
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"And Then the Town Took Off" by Richard Wilson transports listeners to the extraordinary town of Superior, Ohio, which astonishingly rises two miles above Earth, declaring its independence in a whimsical twist of fate. As Don Cort grapples with this surreal situation, he discovers that the townspeople’s acceptance of their bizarre predicament stems from their belief in a local professor's misguided genius. This tale of unexpected heroism and community resilience invites reflection on how we confront the absurdities of life and the importance of collaboration in the face of chaos.

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