As Glen Cove Heritage noted, the details about how Erich Muenter wound up in the United States, and what he did before then, are sketchy at best. According to Info Please, he was born on March 25, 1871, in Hanover, Germany, and by 1889 had wound up in Chicago.
He apparently had a fondness for foreign languages, picking them up with relative ease and speaking them, English in particular, with such a slight German accent that most people who knew him thought he might have had a slight speech impediment. Read More...
Out of all the Scandinavian brands that show collections during Copenhagen Fashion Week, Ganni is one of the most popular. Not only is it beloved by well-dressed celebrities such as Bella Hadid, Miley Cyrus, and Emma Chamberlain, but the clothes, shoes, and accessories are also considered to be high-end and luxury without having a hefty price tag. Still, each time we slip on a Ganni dress or pair of boots from the label, we often wonder about the brand's history. Read More...
People are currently reading this guide. Hoot There! Unveiling the Feathered Felons of Northern IllinoisEver heard a spooky hooting in the dead of night? Chances are, it wasn't a disgruntled ghost (sorry, Casper!), but one of the many magnificent owl species that call northern Illinois home. These silent ninjas of the night are incredible predators, with fluffy feathers, superb hearing, and enough swivel in their necks to make an exorcist jealous. Read More...
