What is it about this "corn cob?" We are so enamored with it, but why do we care? What is it about this tall, cartoonish water tower that grips our collective conscious? Or unconscious?

Will the world famous "corn cob" tower still contain water? If so, where does the water come from and what will it be used for? -- Curious This question demonstrates why it pays to read the Post ...

ROCHESTER — Corn is about to become historic as local officials propose recognizing the city's longstanding landmark water tower with a special designation. Rochester's historic preservation ...

and Clanton, Ala. - Teapot-shaped towers in Lindstrom, Minn., and Kingsburg, Calif. - A corn cob water tower in Rochester, Minn. - Paul Bunyan's fishing bobber water tower in Pequot Lakes ...