On May 23 in history, Mickey Mouse talked for the first time, Java was released, and Bonnie and Clyde were killed in Louisiana. (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!
May 22 in History: “Mister Rogers” Debuts, Pac-Man Arrives, and Grand Rapids LipDub Takes Over Downtown
On May 22 in history, “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood” premiered, Pac-Man was released, and Grand Rapids filmed its record-setting LipDub video. (READ MORE)
May 21 in History: Lindbergh Lands in Paris, Michigan Chooses the Robin, and “The Empire Strikes Back” Opens
On May 21 in history, Charles Lindbergh completed his Atlantic flight, Michigan named the robin its state bird, and “The Empire Strikes Back” premiered. (READ MORE)
Ventriloquism on the Radio
While going through some old audio tapes recently, I stumbled upon this gem… It’s a classic radio moment when Jerry Mahoney visited “Rick, Darla, and Scott” on WGRD back in the Fall of 1995. Ventriloquism on the radio worked for the likes of Edgar Bergen, Paul Winchell, and Jimmy Nelson…I guess it could work just as well for Rick Beckett. At least the audience never saw his lips move! (READ MORE)
May 20 in History: Blue Jeans Are Patented, Lindbergh Takes Flight, and “Cheers” Ends
On May 20 in history, Levi Strauss patented blue jeans, Charles Lindbergh began his Atlantic flight, and “Cheers” aired its final episode. (READ MORE)
May 22, 2011: The Video That Tried To Prove Grand Rapids Wasn’t Dying
After Grand Rapids was called a “dying city” in 2011, thousands of people joined together to create the massive Grand Rapids LipDub video in response.
May 19 in History: Buick Is Incorporated, Rubik’s Cube Is Invented, and the Edenville Dam Collapses
On May 19 in history, Buick was incorporated in Detroit, the Rubik’s Cube was invented, and the Edenville Dam collapsed in Michigan. (READ MORE)