Detroit is home to America’s only floating ZIP code. Discover how the J.W. Westcott has delivered mail to passing Great Lakes freighters for generations.
September 22 in History: Emancipation Proclamation, National Geographic & Friends Debuts
On September 22 in history, Lincoln issued the Preliminary Emancipation Proclamation, National Geographic debuted, Willie Mays hit home run 600, and Friends premiered. (READ MORE)
When Michigan Paid Cash for Rat Heads
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.