On May 5 in history, the Battle of Puebla occurred, Alan Shepard became the first American in space, and Chanel No. 5 was introduced. (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!
When Did Everywhere Become a Playground?
Why are kids everywhere now — even at breweries and late-night restaurants? A funny, relatable look at modern “adult” spaces.
May 4 in History: Kent State Shootings, First Grammy Awards Held, and Freedom Riders Begin Journey
On May 4 in history, the Kent State shootings occurred, the first Grammy Awards were held, and the Freedom Riders began their journey through the South. (READ MORE)
May 3 in History: NPR Broadcasts First Show, Sears Tower Completed, and Geocaching Begins
On May 3 in history, NPR aired its first broadcast, the Sears Tower was completed, and geocaching began using GPS technology. (READ MORE)
May 2 in History: King James Bible Published, Lou Gehrig Streak Ends, and GPS Opened to the Public
Explore May 2 in history, including the publication of the King James Bible, Lou Gehrig ending his streak, and GPS becoming publicly available. (READ MORE)
May 1, 1926: How Henry Ford Helped Create the 40-Hour Workweek
On May 1, 1926, Henry Ford introduced the five-day, 40-hour workweek—an idea that reshaped American labor and started in Michigan.
May 1 in History: Empire State Building Opens, Amtrak Begins Service, and Osama bin Laden Killed
Explore May 1 in history, including the opening of the Empire State Building, the launch of Amtrak, and the announcement of Osama bin Laden’s death. (READ MORE)