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9 Best Michigan Spots to Take Out-of-State Visitors
With amazingly beautiful bodies of water, lush National Forests, and historic museums, Michigan really does have it all. We put together the perfect list of spots to take your out-of-town visitors this summer. Michigan could seem boring to friends or family members stuck in your house in Decatur, Michigan. Why...
Mayflies Overwhelm Cedar Point Customers in Viral Videos
You will not believe the massive number of mayflies swarming Northern Ohio at night. These videos are shocking. Before we get to the hilariously creepy viral videos from Cedar Point, let's answer two simple questions. What are mayflies and why are they overwhelming Cedar Point? Mayflies are aquatic insects that love warm weather according to the National Wildlife Federation,
5 Favorite Food Trucks in Southwest Michigan 2024
After nearly 10,000 votes, the results are in. Find out where your favorite food truck landed on the 2024 Best of poll. Smoked Down BBQ climbed one spot from #6 in the last poll to #5 this year with 9.49% of the vote. #4 Scott’s Pig Roast in Marcellus.
The Tallest and Fastest Roller Coaster in the State of Michigan
Thrill seekers in Michigan will want to make sure they cross this coaster off their bucket list this summer!. Part of a well-balanced Pure Michigan includes plenty of time spent on the shores of Lake Michigan, catching a Tigers game at Comerica Park, and hitting up the largest amusement park in the entire state.
‘Do You Smoke?’ And 10 Other Ways to Tell If a Michigander Uses Marijuana
Cannabis has been legal for quite a while now in Michigan, both medically, and recreationally. That's not to say, though, the sigma of "potheads" and "weed culture" haven't completely gone away, despite a growing economy around it, and many serious professionals working in the industry now. There's really no need...
West Michigan Brewery Releases Special Lager Celebrating Lilac Festival
The lilacs that bloom on Mackinac Island are among the oldest in the nation. Located in Holland, Michigan-- home of the Tulip Time festival-- Big Lake Brewing is no stranger to a flower festival. That's why they've teamed up to create a limited edition brew in honor of the historic Mackinac Island Lilac Festival.
Is Charmin Gaslighting Us With A New ‘Luxury’ Line of Toilet Paper?
You have endless options when shopping online, so why not focus on your bottom line?. Bring self-care to your derrière with C By Charmin. I asked this exact question when the algorithm served me ads for a new bougie brand of toilet paper. "Spa-like feeling with every touch," the...
Michigan Has The Best Economy In The Midwest
Inflation has been killing us over the last few years as prices for everything continue to rise as companies try to regain their lost profits from the COVID-19 pandemic. We have seen the trends start to turn around as many businesses have announced price cuts on thousands of items to make them more affordable for customers. You would think that companies reporting record profits would mean the economy is in great shape right?
Befuddled Dads Stumped by Stroller in Unbelievable Viral Video
A popular video showing three dads' seemingly never-ending struggle to collapse a stroller has some questioning its legitimacy. Legit or not, it is absolutely hilarious. Jordon Flom is the father of a daughter and infant triplet sons. He also knows how to create relatable parenting content for any Mom or Dad who has felt the struggle of living life while trying to care for small humans.
Guess Which Viral Sensation in Michigan Just Got His License?
It's been a wild month for Corey Harris, who was THROWN into the National spotlight for a very strange court appearance back in May, and sadly, kept feeling the repercussions from his initial decision to livestream into his court hearing for a suspended license... while driving. Well, the story took...
The Cons Of Recreational Marijuana in Michigan
A little over 5 years ago, lawmakers in Michigan passed a few bills on to Governor Gretchen Whitmer who would look them over and sign with no problem. Some of those bills referred to the selling, consumption, and carrying of recreational marijuana within the state of Michigan. Once she signed them into law, the process to bring recreational marijuana use to the Mitten State was well on its way. Now, we have a bustling recreational cannabis scene all over the state.
Michigan Ranked Top 5 Best States For Retirement In The Nation
When it's time to say goodbye to the workplace in Michigan, it's time to say 'hello' to living the best years of your life. And deciding where you want to spend those years in retirement is one of the most important decisions. Deciding to retire in Michigan is a great choice as the Great Lakes state was recently ranked one of the top 5 best states for retirement in the U.S.
Michigan College Effectively Named Most Boring in the State
When we go off to college, we are hoping a specialized education will give us greater career opportunities. But it's also often our first chance to live alone and enjoy some personal freedoms. While a ragin' party atmosphere isn't a must, it certainly doesn't hurt. But hey, not every school...
The Strangest Hulk Hogan Fact is Linked to the Silverdome
Hulk Hogan's X account was hacked to promote a new cryptocurrency seemingly branded in his image and somehow that wasn't the strangest thing I saw concerning him in the past week. If you spend any amount of time with Hogan's name in your search bar, you're bound to find some...
Wait, There Are Actually Cheese Caves In Michigan?
I was born and raised in Michigan and I consider myself to be a cheese enthusiast, so how am I only just hearing of this now? Tell me I'm not the only one who had no idea we actually have cheese caves here. Why is that so important? Well, maybe...
Extremely Contagious Fungal STD Could Be Coming for Michigan
There's a growing concern regarding a rare, but extremely contagious fungal STD making its way into the United States, and already, it's spreading like wildfire in multiple states. Soon enough, if you're not careful, you could contract this disease, that leaves painful lesions on your genitals and general groin and...
7 Awful Grilling Habits You Should Stop Before You Ruin Your Next Cookout
Listen, just keep moving right along with your internet research if you want to have the worst party ever at your place thanks to your skills on the grill. If you do want to have the kind of cookout that will have guests thinking of you as the "Grill Guy," keep reading to find out the hard truth about some common grilling myths.
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