EPISODE · Aug 24, 2025 · 1 MIN
Bounty on Rats & Bathtub Boat Adventure | August 24
from Michigan Minute
Today in 1915, Michigan introduced a bounty of 5 cents per rat to combat rodent infestations, a law that remained in place until its repeal in 2000. In 1969, East Lansing's Victor Jackson made headlines by crossing Lake Michigan to Wisconsin in a bathtub boat made from a bathtub and oil drums, completing the journey in nearly 15 hours.
Embed this episode
NOW PLAYING
Bounty on Rats & Bathtub Boat Adventure | August 24
0:00
1:00
1×
No transcript for this episode yet
Similar Episodes
No similar episodes found.
Similar Podcasts
No similar podcasts found.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is this episode of Michigan Minute?
This episode is 1 minute long.
When was this Michigan Minute episode published?
This episode was published on August 24, 2025.
Can I download this Michigan Minute episode?
Yes. Use the download control on the episode player to save the publisher-provided media file.
URL copied to clipboard!