State History
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That one time in Michigan: When we saw visitors in the sky
Unidentified flying objects over Michigan? Take a journey back to the 1960s to learn about one of the state’s most enduring mysteries.
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24 totally free (& totally fun) things to do in Lansing
Michigan’s state capital isn’t all business—here are fun, free things to do in Lansing, from museum tours to hiking.
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That one time in Michigan: Ford doubled workers’ pay overnight (with a catch)
Read about how Ford Motor Company furthered the concept of a living wage with its Detroit ‘Gold Rush,’ even if its tactics were unconventional.
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The 10 freakiest UFO sightings in Michigan history
It’s a drone! It’s a shooting star! It’s a satellite! Nope—it’s an unidentified flying object. These are the most infamous UFO sightings in Michigan.
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That one time in Michigan: When Benton Harbor had an infamous cult
Find out what baseball, long beards, and Christ-given immortality have in common as we explore Michigan’s House of David commune in Benton Harbor.
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That one time in Michigan: When Prohibition-era Detroit’s streets were flooded with bootleg booze
Read about Prohibition-era Detroit and how federal agents tried to dampen bootleggers’ spirits with a manmade liquor flood.
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That one time in Michigan: When lawmakers banned the word “vagina”—and sparked a theatrical rebellion
Read about how Michigan Republicans’ pushback on the word “vagina” sparked a full-blown artistic resistance in Lansing.
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Book dives into history of ‘phenomenal’ Great Lakes ship architect
A new book explores the life of a prolific Midwestern naval architect.
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7 haunting unsolved murders in Michigan
Dive into the details behind some of Michigan’s most enduring cold cases.
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The 10 most beautiful college campuses in Michigan
Learning happens more effectively in a pleasant environment, so put these top-ranked beautiful college campuses in Michigan on your grad’s list!
