11 Things Illinoisians Do Better Than Anyone Else
We know that Illinois is the very best state. But here’s some proof you can offer when someone asks you for justification. Here are 11 things Illinois does best.
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Collinsville, Illinois is the horseradish capital of the world.
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Illinois' flagship institution, the University of Illinois, was named the top party school.
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Illinois is actually the largest producer of pumpkins in the country.
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Illinois has the most "green" buildings in the country.
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We brought you the deep dish pizza, the Chicago style hot dog, the Italian beef sandwich, the brownie...the list goes on and on.
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Illinois, especially Chicago, is full of potholes, and avoiding them is an acquired skill.
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We have the reputation of being fair-weather fans, but tell me, is there a more die-hard fan base?
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Illinois is really, really flat. The highest point (Charles Mound) is pictured here. It's really not that tall.
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Political scandals, murders, we have heard it all. Nothing shocks us anymore.
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Illinois produces more nuclear power than any other state.
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We are not going to take guff from anyone. Get away from my shoveled parking space!
There you have it! We are the very best.
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