Explore April 24 in history, including IBM’s first personal computer, the launch of the Hubble Space Telescope, and streaming music overtaking physical formats. (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!
April 23, 1998: Rick’s Musical Instruments
Here is a clip where Rick & Scott talked about some of the musical instruments that Rick used to own. He didn’t know now to play them, he just had them! (READ MORE)
April 23 in History: First Public School Opens, New Coke Introduced, and First YouTube Video Uploaded
Explore April 23 in history, including the first public school in the U.S., the launch of New Coke, and the first video uploaded to YouTube. (READ MORE)
When Michigan Lowered the Drinking Age… and Immediately Regretted It
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.
April 22 in History: Earth Day Begins, Oklahoma Land Rush, and Paris Agreement Signed
Explore April 22 in history, including the Oklahoma Land Rush, the first Earth Day, and the signing of the Paris Agreement. (READ MORE)
April 21 in History: Spanish-American War Begins, Red Baron Killed, and Flint Water Crisis Begins
Explore April 21 in history, including the start of the Spanish-American War, the death of the Red Baron, and the beginning of the Flint water crisis. (READ MORE)
April 20 in History: Columbine Shooting, Deepwater Horizon Disaster, and Nutella Introduced
Explore April 20 in history, including the Columbine High School shooting, the Deepwater Horizon oil disaster, and the introduction of Nutella. (READ MORE)