On May 1, 1926, Henry Ford introduced the five-day, 40-hour workweek—an idea that reshaped American labor and started in Michigan.
On May 1, 1926, Henry Ford introduced the five-day, 40-hour workweek—an idea that reshaped American labor and started in Michigan.
Explore May 1 in history, including the opening of the Empire State Building, the launch of Amtrak, and the announcement of Osama bin Laden’s death. (READ MORE)
I tried World Naked Gardening Day so you don’t have to. Here’s what happened when I attempted yard work in the buff.
Things felt simpler 20 years ago. A humorous look at TVs, passwords, phones, and why modern life feels more complicated.
Explore April 30 in history, including George Washington’s inauguration, the Louisiana Purchase, and the public release of the World Wide Web. (READ MORE)
An early rubber patent on April 29, 1813 helped lay the foundation for Michigan’s automotive industry, where rubber became essential to building cars.
Explore April 29 in history, including the fall of the Berlin Wall, the patenting of the zipper, and the royal wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton. (READ MORE)