A TV host in Poland had a contestant from the semi-finals of “Poland’s Got Talent” on to perform a magic trick. Let’s just say the magic trick didn’t quite go as planned… (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!
That’s a Big Baton Twirler!
I’ve often wondered what happens to “young” baton twirlers as they grow older. Aside from being a majorette in a high school band, or maybe using baton twirling as your “talent” in a beauty pageant…do you retire your baton or keep practicing your art? (READ MORE)
Ghostbusters Food
With the new “Ghostbusters” movie set to hit theaters on Friday, July 15th, it’s time to roll out the special food tie ins! (READ MORE)
The Upper Peninsula’s Hidden Gems
The other day I happened to be talking to another real estate agent and he mentioned that he is taking his family on vacation to the Upper Peninsula this summer. Then, on Facebook over the weekend I see a former co-worker spent her anniversary up in the U.P. over the 4th of July weekend. It got me thinking about my travel in our state’s Upper Peninsula. (READ MORE)
The Case of the Cake Kicker
A Bloomfield Township (Detroit area) woman must have been having a bad day when she went to a Kroger store to pick up her son’s special order cake for his birthday. Apparently the Mom was unhappy with the bakery department’s decorating of the cake. She drop-kicked the cake down the aisle and then ran over and stomped the case to pieces. (READ MORE)
A Bird Brained Witness?
Could a talkative African Gray parrot end up being a key witness in a murder case? The bird may have witnessed the crime, and now he won’t stop talking about it. (READ MORE)
Library Card Freebies
If you have a Michigan Library card, you can now get free, or discounted, admission passes (or other exclusive offers) to many Michigan state parks, campgrounds, museums, trails, arts & cultural destinations, seven National Park Service venues, and more. It’s called a “Michigan Activity Pass”. (READ MORE)