Long before GPS, giant concrete arrows guided airmail pilots across Michigan. Discover the forgotten navigation system that helped shape early aviation.
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!
July 9 in History: The 14th Amendment Is Ratified, Bell Telephone Is Founded, and “Donkey Kong” Debuts
On July 9 in history, the 14th Amendment was ratified, Bell Telephone was founded, the first Wimbledon Championship was held, and “Donkey Kong” introduced Mario. (READ MORE)
July 8 in History: The Ice Cream Sundae Is Created, “The Wall Street Journal” Debuts, and Twister Is Patented
On July 8 in history, the ice cream sundae was created, “The Wall Street Journal” was first published, Twister received its patent, and Space Shuttle Atlantis began the final shuttle mission. (READ MORE)
July 7, 2017: Goodbye to my 4-wheeled Friend
Friday, July 7th, 2017 was a sad day for me. I said goodbye to a 4-wheeled friend…my 2002 Toyota Celica. (READ MORE)
July 7, 2011: Worst Mass Murder in Grand Rapids
Do you remember where you were on the afternoon and evening of July 7, 2011. If you are from Grand Rapids, you will probably remember once you know what happened that day. It was a day that anyone in this area will remember the rest of their life. it was the day of the worst mass murder in Grand Rapids’ history. (READ MORE)
July 7, 1947: Roswell UFO Incident
The date was July 7, 1947. In a little town of Roswell, New Mexico it was reported that an alien spacecraft had crashed. (READ MORE)
July 7 in History: Sliced Bread Debuts, Sandra Day O’Connor Nominated, and Amazon Is Founded
On July 7 in history, sliced bread was sold for the first time, Amazon was founded, Sandra Day O’Connor was nominated to the Supreme Court, and Elvis received his first radio airplay. (READ MORE)