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Introduction
Most people don't know many interesting and fun facts about Michigan state, but this article...
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Starting any list of fun facts on Michigan is the fact it was the 26th...
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With as many lakes as Michigan has, it's no surprise there's an official state fish...
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In the middle of Lake Superior, you'll find the island collection that makes up Isle...
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Michigan's State Capitol is the beating heart of the state's legislation. Its architecture, therefore, needed...
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If you're wondering what sorts of nicknames Michigan has, look no further. One of this...
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Michigan might be inland, but that doesn't stop it from having an impressive coastline. The...
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Another one of the most interesting facts of Michigan is one of the state's other...
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Michigan is home to some of the biggest industries in the country, which has caused...
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Diana Ross became one of the biggest names in the music industry. From the time...
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Lewis Cass may have been born in New Hampshire, but he gained notoriety as Governor...
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The death penalty, also known as capital punishment, has always been a point of contention...
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Limestone is one of the most useful minerals out there. It has a high tolerance...
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One of the most interesting and fun Michigan facts is that the state is rich...
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Minnesota might be the "Land of 10,000 Lakes", but Michigan has that number beaten by...
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Michigan State University is a common choice for higher education among Michigan residents. However, not...
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Michigan's state pride is palpable throughout its territory. Therefore, it's no surprise that the state...
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Michigan not only has the longest freshwater coast, but it also has the largest freshwater...
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Michigan is one of the United States border states with Canada. However, while many states...
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There are many Michigan historical facts, but one of the most important has to do...
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The 5 Great Lakes are some of the largest freshwater bodies of water in the...
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Michigan has multiple islands to its name, with one of the most famous being Mackinac...
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Founded in 1929, the Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation became a state landmark right...
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The Michigan Lower Peninsula, also known as Lower Michigan, is the largest chunk of the...
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If you're fascinated by state symbols, you'll likely be interested in learning about the Michigan...
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A list of fun facts of Michigan wouldn't be complete without the Michigan state flower...
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Grand Rapids is the 2nd most populated city in Michigan, with over 200 thousand residents...
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When you think of Bigfoot, you might think of the Pacific Northwest. But sightings have...
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Paulding, Michigan, might seem like a run-of-the-mill small town, but it's full of mystery. Since...
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If you find yourself in Michigan's countryside, you might hear stories of the "corn monster....
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Fans of the paranormal from all over the country flock to Denton Road and its...
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If you're trying to impress people with your knowledge of facts about the state of...
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Michigan is subdivided into 83 counties. Typically, each county has a few towns or cities...
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If you're unable to make it to the Netherlands, you can get a taste of...
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Though luge isn't the most popular sport, it's still an important event in the winter...
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Currently, in the USA, 10 states recognize what is called "recycle payback" or "bottle bill....
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People who aren't from Michigan might assume that the state capital is Detroit. It's the...
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When the US was still in its infancy, its land was often sectioned off into...
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While many movies and shows have taken place in Michigan, they're often filmed in Hollywood...
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It's hard to picture a time when cereal wasn't promoted as an important part of...
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Though Michigan has about half the population of New York, the opposite is true for...
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For years, Detroit was known as America's music capital. Numerous legendary record labels signed their...
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At one time, northern Michigan was considered inhospitable and was mostly wilderness. That changed in...
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Michigan facts and history date back a lot further than you might think. While settlers...
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You may have heard Detroit referred to as Motor City. That's because it was once...
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Before settlers claimed Michigan, it was populated by Native American tribes. While many tribes scattered...
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If you're driving around Detroit, keep an eye out for signs indicating I-375. It's the...
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You might find yourself wondering where Michigan gets its name. Like many states, it derives...
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You might expect a coastal state like Florida to have the most boaters of any...
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One of the most unexpected fun facts about Michigan state has to do with its...
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Michigan's geography is unique. While multiple states have islands like Michigan, Michigan is the only...
Conclusion
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