I have always been amazed by weather. I should have probably followed that interest and became a meteorologist where I could have lived and breathed weather every day. (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!
June 8 in History: Universal Pictures Is Founded, “Ghostbusters” Debuts, and Michigan’s Deadliest Tornado Strikes
On June 8 in history, Universal Pictures was founded, Babe Ruth hit a legendary home run in Detroit, Michigan’s deadliest tornado struck Beecher, and “Ghostbusters” premiered. (READ MORE)
June 7, 1982: Elvis’ Graceland
It was on June 7th, back in 1982 that Elvis Presley’s mansion, Graceland, was opened to the public. (READ MORE)
June 7 in History: The Battle of Midway Ends, the Edmund Fitzgerald Launches, and the Red Wings Win the Stanley Cup
On June 7 in history, the Battle of Midway ended, the Edmund Fitzgerald was launched, Graceland opened to the public, and the Detroit Red Wings won the Stanley Cup. (READ MORE)
June 6, 1933: First Drive-In Movie Theater Opened in Camden, NJ
On June 6th, 1933, the very first drive-in movie theater opened in n Camden, NJ. Growing up, I think my parents took me to more drive-ins than actual movie theaters to see films. Most of the movies I can remember seeing…were all viewed sitting in a car at a drive-in here in West Michigan. (READ MORE)
June 6 in History: D-Day, the First Drive-In Theater, and the Opening of Meijer Thrifty Acres
On June 6 in history, Allied troops landed at Normandy on D-Day, the first drive-in theater opened, Chrysler was founded, and Meijer opened its first Thrifty Acres store. (READ MORE)
June 5 in History: Elvis Debuts Hound Dog, the First AIDS Cases Are Reported, and Ronald Reagan Dies
On June 5 in history, Elvis debuted “Hound Dog,” the first recognized AIDS cases were reported, Robert F. Kennedy was shot, and Ronald Reagan died at age 93. (READ MORE)