Pinball machines were once considered dangerous gambling devices in Michigan and across America. Here’s the strange history behind the pinball panic.
Mother’s Day
This year we celebrate our Mothers on Sunday, May 10th. According to Wikipedia.org, the first Mother’s Day celebration was held in this country in 1908. (READ MORE)
The Farms Michigan Once Used for the Poor
Before modern welfare systems, Michigan counties operated “poor farms” where struggling residents lived and worked. Here’s the forgotten history behind them.
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 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.
Saturday, May 2nd is World Naked Gardening Day: I Tried It So You Don’t Have To
I tried World Naked Gardening Day so you don’t have to. Here’s what happened when I attempted yard work in the buff.
Things That Were Easier 20 Years Ago (Or At Least Felt Like It)
Things felt simpler 20 years ago. A humorous look at TVs, passwords, phones, and why modern life feels more complicated.