The Phrase “What the Sam Hill” Was Based on a Man From Marshall, MichiganThe Phrase “What the Sam Hill” Was Based on a Man From Marshall, MichiganSam Hill lived from 1815-1889 and was notorious for something that eventually led to this well-known phrase. Details are here...John RobinsonJohn Robinson
Long Gone: Liberty Amusement Park, Battle Creek, Michigan: 1864-1932Long Gone: Liberty Amusement Park, Battle Creek, Michigan: 1864-1932It was one of Michigan's top amusement parks, then POOF - it was shut down. Here are details and some vintage photos!John RobinsonJohn Robinson
Michigan Tornadoes: Where They Occur The Most – and Where They Don’tMichigan Tornadoes: Where They Occur The Most – and Where They Don’tIt happens every year, without fail. Here are some Michigan tornado facts and images of their destruction throughout our state...John RobinsonJohn Robinson
The Connection Between Port Austin & Alpena, Michigan and the Assassinations of Two U.S. PresidentsThe Connection Between Port Austin & Alpena, Michigan and the Assassinations of Two U.S. PresidentsIt was a twist of irony that involved Michigan with the fates of Presidents Garfield & McKinley. Details and photos are here...John RobinsonJohn Robinson
Started in Charlotte, the Duplex Truck Company in Lansing Helped Win WWIIStarted in Charlotte, the Duplex Truck Company in Lansing Helped Win WWIIIt started in Charlotte and moved to Lansing in 1918. This now-defunct vehicle company folded in 1955. Take a look at some photos...John RobinsonJohn Robinson
Who Came Up With Michigan’s Great Seal/Coat of Arms Design and What Does It Mean?Who Came Up With Michigan’s Great Seal/Coat of Arms Design and What Does It Mean?Where did the design originate? Who designed it? What do the items mean? Answers are here...John RobinsonJohn Robinson
The Oldest Still-Operating Railroad Depot in America Is In MichiganThe Oldest Still-Operating Railroad Depot in America Is In MichiganThis Michigan depot began operating in 1841, and is still going: the longest-running one in America! Here are photos and info...John RobinsonJohn Robinson
Michigan’s 1990 Easter Sunday Crime That Became “Jeepers Creepers” (An Update)Michigan’s 1990 Easter Sunday Crime That Became “Jeepers Creepers” (An Update)Meet the man behind the 1990 murder, read extra details, and see inside pictures of the crime scene...John RobinsonJohn Robinson
The Abandoned 1922 Belle Isle Golf CourseThe Abandoned 1922 Belle Isle Golf CourseOpened in 1922, closed in 2008. You'd never know this used to be a golf course. Have a look...John RobinsonJohn Robinson
Michigan’s Four Biggest April Fool’s Day PranksMichigan’s Four Biggest April Fool’s Day PranksThese four Michigan-based pranks are believed to be our state's April Fool's Day toppers. Take a look...John RobinsonJohn Robinson