A fellow decides to investigate where the Zzyzx road goes. Because of its odd name I had heard of the road, although I had no idea where it was. It turns out that it is in the Mojave Desert. At the end of it was a mineral springs and health spa founded by Curtis Howe Springer, a mid-20th century quack who was peddling medicinal potions. It is now used as a university's research station.
I wonder if the radio program "Coast to Coast" was taken over by another desert dweller near Tonopah by the name of Art Bell?
ReplyDeleteWho knows -- there seems to be no connection between the two, but I imagine they knew of each other. One thing for sure -- the SW American deserts certainly attract a lot of eccentrics.
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