Why did America’s 200th birthday in 1976 feel like such a huge event while the 250th feels like just another holiday weekend?
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!
June 24 in History: The NFL Is Named, Apple Releases iPhone 4, and Roe v. Wade Is Overturned
On June 24 in history, the NFL got its name, Apple released the iPhone 4, the UFO craze began, and the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade. (READ MORE)
How a Milk Spill in Michigan Changed Driving Forever
Michigan helped introduce painted center lines on roads after a simple milk wagon spill inspired one of the most important traffic safety ideas in history.
Remembering “Big Sid”
If you lived in west Michigan in 1978 and someone mentioned the name “Big Sid” — you knew exactly what they were talking about. (READ MORE)
June 23, 1998: You Have to Pay for Electricity?
Let’s open up the “Rick and Scott Audio Vault” and turn the clocks back over 20 years! (I know, it’s hard to believe it’s been that long.) (READ MORE)
June 23 in History: The First SAT Exam, “Batman” Hits Theaters, and Apple Unveils the Power Mac
On June 23 in history, the first SAT exam was given, “Batman” premiered in theaters, a deadly Lake Michigan plane crash occurred, and Michigan’s famous escaped python Big Sid made headlines. (READ MORE)
June 22, 2009: Kodachrome Color Film Discontinued
Back in 2009, it really was an eye opener to the photography world that digital was finally taking over. Once a huge seller for Kodak, on June 22nd, 2009, the company discontinued their Kodachrome color film. With everyone getting digital cameras, it just wasn’t profitable for the company to produce this product any longer. During its heyday, many Kodak and independent laboratories processed Kodachrome, but by 2010, surprisingly only one Kodak-certified facility remained. A placed called Dwayne’s Photo in Parsons, Kansas. (READ MORE)