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In the 1970s, Michigan lowered its drinking age to 18—only to see an influx of teens from neighboring states and a spike in accidents. Here’s how it backfired.

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Detroit’s First Public Library Opened in the Former State Capitol Building in 1865

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The Detroit Red Wings’ 1936 Marathon Game That Lasted Until 2:30 AM

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I Slept in a Tee Pee (And It Was Way Cooler Than You Think)

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Stay at Wigwam Village #2 in Cave City, Kentucky — a unique teepee-style motel along the historic Dixie Highway and a true piece of roadside Americana.

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