CuriosiD
CuriosiD

CuriosiD

You've got Detroit questions, we've got answers. CuriosiD is a podcast from WDET, Detroit's NPR Station. Our reporters answer your questions about the region, like "Who invented the Boston Cooler?" or "Are there really salt mines underneath Detroit?" Something puzzling you about Detroit? Ask about it at http://wdet.org/curious and we might answer your question in a future episode!

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Did Detroit automakers sabotage public transit?The untold history of Detroit's Fortune RecordsWhat happens to old fire trucks in Detroit?How did Ann Arbor get its name?Does Gen Z know who Bob Seger is?What's the oldest bar in Detroit?

What's the oldest bar in Detroit?

In this episode of “CuriosiD,” WDET's Ryan Patrick Hooper goes on a quest to find the oldest bar in the city with the help of bar historian Mickey Lyons. This month's question comes from WDET listener Collette Nutton.

What happened to the Cobo Hall Christmas Carnival?

What happened to the Cobo Hall Christmas Carnival?

The Cobo Hall Christmas Carnival ran for nearly 40 years in downtown Detroit before quietly ending in 2002. On this episode of CuriosiD, host Amanda Le Claire answers a question from WDET listener Angela Gallegos about what happened to the beloved Detroit holiday tradition, with the help of Detroit historian and writer Amy Elliott Bragg.

Why are cider mills so popular in Michigan?

Why are cider mills so popular in Michigan?

In this episode of CuriosiD, WDET listener Adam Danis pressed us about Michigan's cider mill obsession and the time-honored tradition of enjoying cold apple cider and fresh, hot doughnuts with friends and family. Host Amanda LeClaire caught up with Diane Smith of the Michigan Apple Committee to talk about what make's the state's cider mills so special.

Is the Main Branch of the Detroit Public Library haunted?

Is the Main Branch of the Detroit Public Library haunted?

In this episode of CuriosiD, WDET’s Jeff Milo visits the Detroit Public Library's reference desk with a simple query: Where are the ghosts? Milo joined listener and retired librarian Anne Kabel at the Main Library to speak with staff members about the many alleged supernatural encounters over the years.

Behind the Scenes: Celebrating 10 years of CuriosiD
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