13 Reasons Why Michigan Is the BEST State
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Serena Maria Daniels
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Guess what. It’s time to wish one of your dearest friends a happy birthday. No, we’re not talking about your sorority sister or your BFF since kindergarten. We’re talking about that one place that is near and dear to your heart. That’s right, it’s Michigan’s birthday – its 179th, to be precise. And to celebrate, we’re giving you a few reminders about why the Great Lakes State is the very best in all the union.
These things come in handy when you need a little pocket change.
You know you'd be lost without your morning bowl of Rice Krispies.
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Speaking of a well balanced diet, a delicious Michigan Honey Crisp rounds out any meal.
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Not to mention our cherries... The perfect "cherry on top" for snack time.
First came the Kalamazoo Mall, the first outdoor pedestrian mall in the United States. Then America's first fully-enclosed shopping center, Northland Mall, was introduced in 1954 in Southfield. You're welcome, mall rats.
Major appliance brands like Whirlpool, Frigidaire, and Electrolux all have a past in Michigan. And you're forever grateful you don't have to haul your dirty clothes to the laundromat every week because of their contributions.
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They come for the fudge, and stay for the luxurious bike rides.
No matter your feelings about Detroit, you have to admit the Motor City inspires all kinds of intrigue from visitors from across the globe.
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If you've been to a game, you know what we're talking about.
Because there's nothing worse than getting salt water in your eyes.
It's not just Motown. It's Madonna from Bay City, punk rock legend Iggy Pop from Muskegon, and rappers like Emimem from Detroit who've inspired countless music artists.
Where would we be with access to a set of wheels?
Most people tend to think of Michigan as the Mitten State. But we've got so much more in the Upper Peninsula.
These are obviously only some of the top reasons why Michigan is the best. We invite you to make a little wish for the Mitten and share with us the many reasons why you love Michigan the most.
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