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Interesting Facts About MichiganMichigan Facts, Funny Laws & Silly StuffThese Michigan fun facts can be used as trivia questions to stump your family or entertainment to distract the kids during travel on your road trip with kids. Many Michigan facts presented here are also fun educational opportunities for your children. Read through these interesting facts about Michigan on your own then present them to your children as you move through the state. Even better, have your children read these Michigan facts and discuss what they find the most interesting and fun during your road trip with kids. Funny / Strange / Trivia / Interesting Facts about Michigan
What is there to know about Michigan that you don't already know? You may be surprised at what fun can be found in this state, so let's get right down to business... Fair Go First Michigan was the first state to outlaw affirmative action as it related to university admission procedures. Lakes a Plenty! There are more than 11,000 lakes in Michigan. Lighthouses There are more lighthouses in Michigan than in any other state. There are about 150 throughout the state.
Detroit, Michigan was the birthplace of the very first soda in the United States: Vernors ginger ale. It was created by accident. Travel North If you enter the United States through Windsor, Ontario, you will actually have to travel north. All other border crossings are North of the state. Boats There are more than a million boats registered in Michigan. 50% Forest More than half of the land in Michigan is covered by forest. 2nd Longest Shoreline Michigan has the second longest shoreline in the country. It is second only to Alaska. Famous Ford Motor Company The Ford Motor Company was founded in Michigan in 1893. Sweet Cherries Michigan produces more cherries than all other states in the country today. Motor City USA Detroit, Michigan is known as Motor City USA. It was once the car capital of the country. Wolverines Unfortunately there are no wolverines left in the state of Michigan, but it still carries the name Wolverine State. Oldest County Wayne county is the oldest county in the state. Another first The University of Michigan was founded by priests in 1817. It was the first state university to be established in the country. Mackinac Bridge The Mackinac Bridge is one of the longest suspension bridges in the country, at 26,372 Ft or around 5 miles long. Michigan Facts: Silly Michigan Laws
That's enough of the facts, but what about laws that you may need to watch out for? These laws aren't in practice today, but they could be since they still sit on the books... Don't let your Alligator get a parking ticket You cannot tie your alligator to a fire hydrant in Michigan. Female Haircut Female Michiganites cannot get their hair cut without their husbands permission. Garage Door Open? You must not keep your garage door open for more than three hours in some areas of Grand Haven, Michigan.
If you are in Detroit and want to let your pig wander the streets freely, make sure it has a nose ring. Only pigs with rings in their noses are allowed to wander the streets. Grand Haven Skirts If you throw your old hoop skirt into the street or onto a sidewalk in Grand Haven, you could be fined five dollars per skirt. Weird Bird Painting Law If you enjoy painting sparrows, be careful how you market them in Michigan. It is illegal to sell sparrow paintings as parakeets! Bathing Suit Inspection Are you buying a new bathing suit this summer? Make sure to have it inspected by the head of police in Michigan. All bathing suits must meet inspection! Michigan is Best Known For...If you're tired of reading interesting facts about Michigan and are ready to start exploring, the end of the road has finally arrived. If, on the other hand, you just can't get enough Michigan facts, there are just a few more interesting facts about Michigan to consider.This state is most known for its Great Lakes, Motor City, U.S./Canada border crossings, lighthouses, ski resorts but you may also recognize these people who were all born right here: List of presidents who were born: None! But Gerald R. Ford earned his bachelors degree from the University of Michigan, though he was born in Nebraska.
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