So, we all know there are some pretty cool, unusual things that go on in Michigan. Here though, we explore the weirdest, strangest of them. These are things that have us scratching our heads in disbelief, like, what is this all about? Have a look.
- Mishipeshu
David Crombie/Flickr Found in the upper peninsula this term means “water panther” in Ojibwe and it’s just as strange as it looks.
- Felt Mansion, Saugatuck
Norm Hoekstra/Flickr For years shadow people have been known to haunt this mansion in Saugatuck, someone call Stephen King we just found his new tale.
- Hamtramck Disneyland
Christopher Thompson/Flickr A retired General Motors worker is behind this masterpiece of Hamtramck.
- Fish Ladder Park, Grand Rapids
Annmarie Steffes/Flickr Joseph Kinnebrew built this odd installation back in the 70’s that let fish travel up a man made waterfall, how bizarre.
- Ypsilanti Water Tower
At first glimpse, this massive tower looks like something coming from the male anatomy. In fact, it’s nicknamed the “Brick Dick” and holds the record of world’s most phallic building.
- Detroit Industry murals
Maia C/Flickr Imagine Detroit, of all places, the epicenter of early 20th century capitalism becoming the site of Communist/artist Diego Rivera’s famed mural about the proletariat movement.
- Big Foot sightings
David Crombie/Flickr
Found in the upper peninsula this term means “water panther” in Ojibwe and it’s just as strange as it looks.
Norm Hoekstra/Flickr
For years shadow people have been known to haunt this mansion in Saugatuck, someone call Stephen King we just found his new tale.
Christopher Thompson/Flickr
A retired General Motors worker is behind this masterpiece of Hamtramck.
Annmarie Steffes/Flickr
Joseph Kinnebrew built this odd installation back in the 70’s that let fish travel up a man made waterfall, how bizarre.
At first glimpse, this massive tower looks like something coming from the male anatomy. In fact, it’s nicknamed the “Brick Dick” and holds the record of world’s most phallic building.
Maia C/Flickr
Imagine Detroit, of all places, the epicenter of early 20th century capitalism becoming the site of Communist/artist Diego Rivera’s famed mural about the proletariat movement.
1) This is one of those classic Michigan ghost stories, the one about Denton Road
So, there you go. Kinda loco, huh? What are some strange, wacky things you can think of that have happened in Michigan. Tell us in the comments below!
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