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  1. The American Dream Ended, and a New One Began: The Story of Al Henry from New Ulm, MN (Semi-collaborative)

    Al Henry was born to Alois Hitler, and Klara Hitler, in Austria-Hungary. Alois Hitler was a very rough man. He would constantly beat his son Adolph every day, for not taking his studies seriously. Klara was despondent because she loved her dolphie. One day, Klara had enough. In 1886...

  2. Volkswagen doesn't cancel the Beetle

    With the death of the Beetle in 2020, some of us bug heads will be looking back to the past with great nostalgia about the 3 generations of a car that was quirky, practical and was also great on gas. But what if the VW Bug wasn't cancelled initially? In 1977, the VW Beetle as we know it...

  3. Thanksgiving Becomes a Pan-Western Hemisphere Celebration

    What could turn Thanksgiving from a strictly American holiday to a western hemisphere centric holiday? Thoughts? PODs?

  4. Challenge: Make Motorcycles More Popular in the US

    As it says in the thread. Make motorcycles a more popular form of transportation in the US. My POD is in the 1970s and early 2010s, when gas prices are astronomical. People ride motorcycles as a way to offset high fuel prices.

  5. DBWI: 2 Hit Titans Ministry fizzles out, others soon to follow.

    I heard some of Al Jericho's side projects with Gary Numan. It was something dark, heavy and new. You've simply never heard of music like this before. He also used his legal name of Al Jourgenson rather than Al Jericho, due to legal pressures from his label. What could have been for...

  6. DBWI: The Vikings Dynasty of 1998-2004 didn't exist

    It was great to see the Vikings finally get over the hump as a franchise. One of the most winningest teams in pro sports without an undisputed championship finally gets one. And with what flair too. They didn't have to do it with a franchise QB or a dominant defense. They did it with just...

  7. Collaborative Thread: The Great Chicago Tornado Outbreak of 2016

    May 17th, 2016 The forecast for the Chicagoland area for May 20th calls for temperatures in the high 80s to the low 90s. A low pressure system is expected to bring warm weather in from the south for one day, before its associated cool front brings in much colder air. High temperatures in the...

  8. WI: The Rams Stay Put in STL?

    Let's say the NFL allows the Chargers and Raiders to relocate to LA, leaving the Rams in Saint Louis? Would Stan Kroenke try to sell the team to a local Saint Louis owner?

  9. Purple Strain: Prince Lives Collaboration.

    Chanhassen, Minnesota 2015. Prosecutor Eric J. Braaten has issued a warrant for Prince Roger Nelson of Chanhassen, MN. According to Xcel energy, the Upper Midwests' electric company, Prince's power usage was abnormally high. Repeated visits by the Carver County Sheriff's office were met with...

  10. Challenge: Give These One Hit/One Album Wonders Sustained Success

    Stacy Q: Known for her single "Two of Hearts", she's now mainly known for her work as a dancer. Turn her into a pop sensation that lasts throughout the 80s. EMF: Band known for their hit "Unbelievable". Turn them into a band with a loyal fanbase, not necessarily a band with another major...

  11. Rock 'n Soul: More African Americans/Blacks In Rock Music

    Challenge: Introduce more African-Americans to the heavy metal music scene. Here's where I'll start. In 1990, A young man from Georgia named Lajon Witherspoon buys an album from his favorite rapper, Ice Cube's newest project, Body Count. He's shocked to find out that it's not a rap album...

  12. Upper Midwest ATL

    What if the upper midwestern USA develops differently than OTL Here's my scenario. Duluth and Superior diversify their economies in the early 1910s and weather the economic storm that destroys their once promising growth. Duluth has a population of 300K and superior around 150K and have a...
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