Michigan's Stonehenge lays at the bottom of Lake Michigan
At the bottom of Lake Michigan is a Stonehenge-like structure. The rocks form a rough-looking circle, the limestone blocks are believed to weigh in the tons. One of the rocks allegedly has a drawing of a mastodon on it.
Read full storyMonopoly's origin story debate
Charles Darrow has long been hailed as the first millionaire game designer. His signature work was Monopoly, the game that launched millions of family feuds. As of May 2022, it is estimated that 250,000,000 copies of the game have been sold.
Read full storyThe history and haunting of The Whitney
The Whitney is one of Detroit's most iconic institutions. Today, it is a high-end restaurant that draws in tourists, business leaders, and paranormal investigators alike. The draw of the building is as strong now as it ever was, and the lines of people wanting to get in prove it.
Read full storyThe Ada Witch of Findlay Cemetery
There are countless stories that revolve around paranormal activity in Michigan. Many people believe it is because the state is surrounded by water, a breeding ground for these types of stories to take root. While others believe that the geography and history make the tales more compelling.
Read full storyMichigan man has been missing for more than 30 years
Gordon Page Jr. was diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder in 1991. He lived in a group home that helped him navigate some of the more difficult aspects of adulthood, while giving him enough independence to live a full life. His parents hoped that it would help him learn some skills.
Read full storyThe Rise of National Coney Island: A Motor City Legend
Chili dogs are as much a part of the Motor City as many other things. No matter what the occasion, having a coney dog is a great way to celebrate. Especially when they are from a Detroit area restaurant. No other city has come close to a recipe that hits all the same notes.
Read full storyA mystery of the Dice Road house in Michigan
Harold and Mable Pomeraning bought a house on Dice Road in Merrill, Michigan, for their growing family in 1975. The couple thought it was the perfect place for the family of four, they had two sons, and were ready to start a new life in their new home.
Read full storyThe Northwest Flight 2501 mystery continues to stump experts
Northwest Flight 2501 took off from New York's La Guardia airport at 7:31 pm on June 23, 1950. The flight plan was from New York to Seattle, with a layover in Minneapolis, Minnesota. There were 55 passengers and 3 crew members on board.
Read full storyThe missing MSU student's impact on the Dungeons and Dragons controversy
James Dallas Egbert III was a bright kid. He finished high school early, he was just 16 years old. Then, in the summer of 1979, he enrolled in Michigan State University. He is one of the youngest people admitted to the school.
Read full storyThe Boy Scout who nearly caused a radioactive disaster in Michigan
Metro-Detroit nearly had a nuclear disaster in August 1994. A young man, David Hahn, had been experimenting with building a nuclear reactor in his mom's garage. When the words began to spread about what nearly happened, the question lingered, how did this start?
Read full storyThe story of the thrice sank Nucleus shipwreck
The Nucleus wreckage was found recentlyPhoto byGreat Lakes Shipwrecks Historical Society. Most of the time when a ship sinks, it only happens once. It usually only takes one trip to the bottom of a lake or ocean for a boat to disappear from the world. But The Nucleus was not an ordinary vessel. Instead, it seemed to have nine lives and a string of very bad luck attached to it.
Read full storyFamily asks AG to take a look at Ally Brueger's case
Ally Brueger was killed 7 years ago, her case is still unsolvedPhoto byNikki and Franz Brueger. It's a parent's worst nightmare to learn that their child has died before them. But when the child's life was taken in an act of violence, the grief is nearly unbearable. That's what happened to Nikki and Franz Brueger on July 30, 2016.
Read full storyThe history of Michigan Adventures
Michigan Adventures is a popular amusement parkPhoto byLarry Pieniazek via Wikimedia. L.R. Beardsley, Dr. E.S. Gillam, Hardin Dey, and Martin Kasichke had an idea to bring a tourist attraction to the Muskegon, Michigan area. They wanted to have a petting zoo, alongside some rides. It was destined to bring in families with children of all ages.
Read full storyMichigan's first publicly out gay man helped the community in many ways
Many words have been used to describe Jim Toy over the years; iconic, legend, trailblazer. None seem to grasp the impact that the man had on history. In April 1970, he delivered an anti-Vietnam war speech. During the address, he came out as a gay man. The first time that a figure in his position had done such a thing. His coming out happened to be for the Gay Liberation Front. A group in which he was active and a co-founder of. He was greeted with rapturous applause from the audience.
Read full storyPainter claimed to find relics in Michigan, experts had their say
It was supposed to be the discovery of the century. James O. Scotford was a sign painter on the west side of the state. One October 1890 day, he was out in the field doing some digging and his shovel hit something hard. He quickly dug out with his hands and was stunned by what he found.
Read full storyThe European beginning of the Detroit Institute of Arts
Today's Detroit Institute of Art sits on Woodward but it wasn't always the locationPhoto byWikimedia. Today, the Detroit Institute of Arts (DIA) is a legendary part of the city's identity. During troubled times, it is a beacon of hope to the residents. Many people around the state and even the country flock to Midtown to check out the works of art on display in the museum.
Read full storyMichigan senator's mysterious end remains an unsolved mystery
Senator Warren G. Hooper's assassination remains one of Michigan's most enduring unsolved mysteriesPhoto byMichigan History Center. The car sat sideways on M-99. Snow fell from the sky and the sun shone brightly, making the sight even more odd. Tire tracks around the vehicle told a story, though those passing by didn't know what the tale was, at least not on January 11, 1945.
Read full storyOpinion: Studios are acting out of malice for creators
Hollywood could see three unions striking this yearPhoto byPhoto by Saw Wunna on Unsplash. Hollywood is about to ground to a halt. Writers have been striking for twenty-two days now after the Writers Guild of America and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers were unable to come to terms on a new contract. SAG-Aftra has asked members to authorize them to call a strike if they can't come to terms with the AMPTP by June 30, 2023. And the Directors Guild is in talks but there are no signs of a new pact being signed before their current deal expires.
Read full storyMichigan State Police execute search for missing woman
The case of Dee Warner has not gone cold. Last year, the Michigan State Police took over the investigation after local authorities asked them to help. Once they did, the scope of the investigation widened.
Read full storyAnti-semitic messages sprayed on Royal Oak Synagogue
A Royal Oak synagogue was vandalized over the weekendPhoto byRoyal Oak Police. A Royal Oak synagogue was vandalized on Friday. It is the latest incident in a wave of hate crimes in Michigan against various communities, most prominently the Jewish community. The increase in crimes has led to lawmakers introducing a bill to curb the crimes.
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