On May 12 in history, Goofy made his debut, Zehnder’s opened in Frankenmuth, and the founders of Alcoholics Anonymous met for the first time. (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 11 in History: Polaroid Camera Debuts, Deep Blue Defeats Kasparov, and the Dust Bowl Begins
On May 11 in history, the Polaroid camera debuted, Deep Blue defeated Garry Kasparov, and the Dust Bowl devastated the Great Plains. (READ MORE)
Mother’s Day
This year we celebrate our Mothers on Sunday, May 10th. According to Wikipedia.org, the first Mother’s Day celebration was held in this country in 1908. (READ MORE)
May 10 in History: Transcontinental Railroad Completed, Hulk Debuts, and Skype Sold to Microsoft
On May 10 in history, the transcontinental railroad was completed, Marvel introduced the Incredible Hulk, and Microsoft purchased Skype. (READ MORE)
May 9 in History: Birth Control Pill Approved, Nixon Impeachment Hearings Begin, and “Friday the 13th” Premieres
On May 9 in history, the first birth control pill was approved, Nixon impeachment hearings began, and “Friday the 13th” premiered in theaters. (READ MORE)
May 8 in History: VE Day Declared, Coca-Cola Invented, and Little Caesars Founded
On May 8 in history, VE Day was declared, Coca-Cola was invented, and Little Caesars Pizza was founded in Michigan. (READ MORE)
The Farms Michigan Once Used for the Poor
Before modern welfare systems, Michigan counties operated “poor farms” where struggling residents lived and worked. Here’s the forgotten history behind them.