On this day in history, March 21: Twitter is founded, Alcatraz prison closes, and the first Taco Bell opens in California. (READ MORE)
Scott Winters
I’ve always been the kind of person who notices the things other people overlook — strange roadside attractions, forgotten pieces of history, interesting places, odd trends, and the little things in everyday life that make you laugh and say, “Wait... when did that become normal?”
This blog is where I share those discoveries.
Some days you might learn something fascinating from history. Other days I’ll take you along on a road trip, share a weird story from Michigan’s past, or simply rant about something in modern life that makes absolutely no sense.
No matter what, my goal is simple: keep things interesting!
March 20, 1897: The Detroit Dime Store That Became Kmart
Kmart began as a small Detroit dime store in 1897. Today, only a handful of stores remain — but its impact on retail is everywhere.
March 20 in History: Einstein’s Theory of Relativity, Kmart Founded, and the First U.S. Aircraft Carrier
On this day in history, March 20: Einstein publishes relativity, Kmart begins as a dime store, and the first U.S. aircraft carrier is commissioned. (READ MORE)
March 19, 1925: The Day Michigan Made Fishing Require a License
In 1925, Michigan made it illegal to fish without a license — sparking backlash and changing conservation forever.
March 19 in History: First U.S. Bank Robbery, Daylight Saving Time Approved, and Elvis Buys Graceland
On this day in history, March 19: the first U.S. bank robbery is reported, Congress approves Daylight Saving Time, and Elvis Presley buys Graceland. (READ MORE)
March 18 in History: American Express Founded, Electric Razor Introduced, and the Largest Art Heist in History
On this day in history, March 18: American Express is founded, the first electric razor is marketed, and the largest art robbery in history occurs at the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum. (READ MORE)
March 17 in History: First St. Patrick’s Day Parade, Empire State Building Construction, and Nevada Legalizes Gambling
On this day in history, March 17: the first St. Patrick’s Day parade in America takes place, construction begins on the Empire State Building, and Nevada legalizes gambling. (READ MORE)