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There are Hidden Meanings Behind Stars on the Sides of Barns
We've all driven the open roads and seen barns freckled along the landscape complete with big stars on the sides. But did you know there are hidden meanings behind that decor?. They come in various colors and sizes filling that empty spaces on the barns. Sometimes there's a few on one barn, sometimes they're painted on and sometimes they're metal or wood.
The 10 Most Unhinged Submissions For Michigan’s 2024 ‘I Voted’ Sticker Contest
It's bold of anyone to try and have any kind of contest online after the "Boaty McBoatface" incident in England years ago. You'd think we, human beings, would have learned our lesson by now. But ALAS, we have not, and right now, there is an online contest to vote for...
See Inside Jimmy Buffett’s $7.25 Million Palm Beach Home
Another of Jimmy Buffett's sunshine-filled homes located in Palm Beach is up for sale, this time for $7.25 million. The three-bedroom residence, which dates back to 1925, is located just a short walk from the beach. Though the house itself is not enormous, the compact space offers privacy with tall hedges and a white picket gate. Buffett purchased the home back in 2002 for $802,000.
MICHIGAN INVASIVE SPECIES: State Asks You Kill This Bug On Site
There's a new bad guy in the town of Michigan, and it's not road or weather-related. It's the Spotted Lanternfly, and this little invasive species is worthy of the buzz. This winged menace may look pretty at first glance, but it's a genuine threat to the state's agriculture, forests, and natural splendor.
Watch Stevie Nicks and Harry Styles Perform Together in London
Stevie Nicks brought out a special guest at her concert on Friday night at Hyde Park in London: Harry Styles. When Nicks appeared for her encore, she performed "Rhiannon" and then introduced Styles who joined her for "Landslide." It was dedicated to Nicks' late Fleetwood Mac bandmate Christine McVie, who would have been celebrating her 81st birthday.
Michigan Town Named ‘Most Difficult-To-Pronounce’ In The Nation
There are plenty of cities in Michigan that even long-time residents have trouble saying them correctly. So it's no surprise to Michiganders when first-time visitors are left scratching their heads over how to pronounce some of the unique city names in the Mitten. But there's one Michigan city that so many people struggle with that it was recently named one of the most difficult to pronounce in America.
20 of the Most-Attended Rock Tours Ever
Bigger doesn't always mean better, but it sure can be impressive when it comes to tour attendance. For those with enough star power and popularity, performing live becomes something borderline uncontrollable, with tens of thousands of people showing up for each show. "Our concerts do have a lot in common...
LA’s Record Plant Studio to Close After 55 Years
The revered Record Plant studio in Los Angeles is set to close after 55 years, reports stated. The groundbreaking facility – one of the first to feature a "living room" environment for artists instead of lab-like conditions – has been a key part of rock history since in opened in 1969. But commentators suggested it had become a victim of technological changes in the music industry.
Why Stewart Copeland Prefers Life Outside the Police
Stewart Copeland said he prefers life beyond the Police as he recalled disappointment over songs he'd brought to the band that didn't make it into their catalog. But he admitted his writing style didn't really match the trio's musical approach, and said it had worked out for him in the long run.
Missing West Michigan Mom And Baby Found Walking Barefoot In Texas
A woman and her baby from Wyoming, Michigan, who had been missing for several days, were found safe in Texas last weekend. This story has a happy ending, but it was quite an adventure for the mother and child. The woman and her infant daughter were reported missing on July...
What’s With The Blind Dating App That’s Popped Up in West Michigan?
When it comes to finding your forever person, there are infinite you could meet them. From bars to apps, many duds are out there waiting for you in the dating pool. One of the oldest ways of meeting someone is a blind date, where you're set up by someone and meet for the first time on the date.
How Much Income Do You Need to Survive in Michigan?
Let's face it, just the simple task of living is expensive. Everything costs money, no way you get around that. The question is, how much money do you need to exist, you know, live and be safe?. That question was tackled by the website SmartAsset, and the results were revealing....
This Michigan Company Once Offered Take-Home Vanilla Extract as an Employee Perk
There are likely few who will argue that the attitudes of much of the American workforce has changed post-Pandemic. Work from home, flexible hours and benefits have all altered the relationship between employees and employers. There's always the much ballyhooed pizza party as a panacea morale boost. But consider what one Michigan company once offered as an employee perk: special vanilla extract.
Michigan AT&T Customers May Have Been Part Of Hack
Have you heard the news about the massive data breach?. You can be affected and not even know it. Here are the details you need to know. AT&T Data Breach Affects Millions Including Michigan Users. On early Friday, July 12th, AT&T announced that the call and text message records of...
After Years in Decline, Michigan is Seeing More Fireflies This Summer
The sight of fireflies or lightning bugs had always been a sure sign of summer. You could count on a yard or field lighting up starting in early June with the flashing bodies of fireflies. And than several years ago many began to see fewer and fewer lightning bugs. So...
Redbox Video Rental Machines Set to Disappear Across Michigan
Admit it, it's likely been awhile since you last rented a physical DVD from a Redbox location. The machines that became the successor to video rental locations like Blockbuster and Family Video and then the rental-by-mail original Netflix model appears ready to sunset just like those services. The company behind...
Babe Ruth & Lou Gehrig Once Played Baseball In Michigan…& Beat Em’ Bad.
Going back and watching the Ken Burns documentary on baseball, you will discover so much about the sport that has long been forgotten. Many say that the time of Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig was the greatest time in baseball history, however, many feel that it’s impossible to say that considering sadly, segregation was still a part of the game.
This Restaurant is Serving Michigan’s Best Fried Chicken
Is there a more "American" dish than fried chicken? It's often ranked among the top five best foods in the U.S. Where's your go-to for friend chicken in the Mitten State? This restaurant is being praised for serving the best fried chicken in Michigan. Popular foodie publication Lovefood.com went on...
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