Wednesday Wisdom

Robert Wadlow was just nine years old and already taller than most full-grown men — and that was only the beginning of his story.

Most people know Lincoln for the Gettysburg Address. Fewer know he once coined an insult that Michigan residents still use to describe themselves today.

In a groundbreaking move, Michigan took a stand against capital punishment in the mid-19th century. It’s a story of courage and foresight.

Four major leagues, one university, and a whole lot of talent. Michigan's recent draft success is turning heads and raising eyebrows.

This isn’t just any soda; it’s a slice of Michigan history, born from a pharmacist’s wartime surprise.

Did you know that the first regular passenger flight service in the country was based out of West Michigan?

Where did the legend of the Michigan Dogman come from and is there any proof the manimal exists?

Did you know Michigan went to war with Ohio over the Toledo Strip but ended up with the Upper Peninsula?

Why do people keep running down the very dangerous Sleeping Bear Dunes? Running down Sleeping Bear Dunes could cost you in more ways than one. Here's why.

Did you know there is a tiny Michigan with a Mini Mackinac Bridge right smack dab in the middle of Michigan?

Yes, vision-impaired people can legally hunt in Michigan. Here's how...

Did you know that the first and only Midwestern city to ban the sale of fur is in Michigan?