Michigan once paid people to kill rats and bring the heads to local clerks for a cash bounty. The bizarre law stayed on the books until 2000.
August 14, 2003: Northeast Blackout
It was a normal Thursday afternoon in the summer, or so many people thought. Then almost 55 million people found themselves without power. (READ MORE)
The Great Robot Vacuum Uprising
Could robot vacuums really be a national security threat? A humorous look at what would happen if these battery-powered cleaning robots actually tried to take over the world.
August 5, 1957: “American Bandstand” debuted on ABC
On August 5, 1957, ABC TV kicked off “American Bandstand” with host Dick Clark. (READ MORE)
August 3, 1977: Tandy TRS-80 Introduced
Do you remember your first home computer? On August 3rd, 1977, the Tandy Corporation introduced the world to the TRS-80. It was was on the world’s first mass produced personal computer. (READ MORE)
August 1, 1981: MTV Debuted in the U.S.
Oh how our world as a teen back in the 80’s changed once we could tune into MTV and actually watch videos of our favorite songs. On August 1st, 1981, MTV began broadcasting in the United States. (READ MORE)
The Massive 1883 Grand Rapids Log Jam
In 1883, heavy rains unleashed 150 million board feet of timber into the Grand River, creating one of the largest log jams in American history right through downtown Grand Rapids.