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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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 CuriosiDWho was Thomas Mollicone? The story behind the naming of an east side Detroit park

Who was Thomas Mollicone? The story behind the naming of an east side Detroit park

Thomas Mollicone immigrated to Detroit from Italy with his family as a young child, and was later drafted into the military to serve in World War II at the age of 23. Mollicone was killed in the line of duty, and the Indian Village community where he resided moved to dedicate a local park in his honor years later. On the latest episode of "CuriosiD," we answer a question from Mollicone's family about what led to the park's dedication in his name. Have your own question about Detroit? Submit it at http://wdet.org/curious.
What is the history behind the Belle Isle Boathouse?

What is the history behind the Belle Isle Boathouse?

On the north side of Belle Isle, better known as the "Detroit side," sits a historic landmark that has been the home of Detroit's only rowing club for more than 100 years. In its heyday, the boathouse was a bustling venue, featuring a grand ballroom, dining rooms and a bar frequented by Detroit's elite. But the future of the boathouse remains uncertain. In this episode of "CuriosiD," WDET's Amanda LeClaire digs into the history of the iconic structure, and what needs to be done to save it.
What happened to Detroit jazz venue Strata Concert Gallery?

What happened to Detroit jazz venue Strata Concert Gallery?

In this episode of “CuriosiD,” Rob Reinhart answers a question about the short-lived, but well-loved jazz venue located just around the corner from WDET’s studios.
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