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What is unique about Michigan?

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What is unique about Michigan?

Michigan is the only state that touches four of the five Great Lakes. As such, it’s home to the longest freshwater coastline of any U.S. state, *and* the second-longest coastline, period (coming in behind Alaska). Anywhere you stand in the state, you’re no more than 85 miles from a Great Lake.

What are 5 facts about Michigan?

20 More Fun Facts About Michigan

  • Boasting more than 80 miles, Mackinac Island has a lot to offer and has been ranked as one of world’s friendliest islands.
  • Cars are not allowed on Michigan’s Mackinac Island.
  • Traverse City is home to nearly 40 wineries.
  • Michigan’s shortest freeway is 1.1 miles long.

How would you describe Michigan?

Michigan is the only state to consist of two peninsulas. The Lower Peninsula is shaped like a mitten. The Upper Peninsula (often called “the U.P.”) is separated from the Lower Peninsula by the Straits of Mackinac, a five-mile (8 km) channel that joins Lake Huron to Lake Michigan.

What is the weirdest law in Michigan?

According to Michigan law, no man may seduce and corrupt an unmarried girl. The punishment if convicted is five years in prison.

What is the Michigan accent?

The Michigan accent is actually part of a dialect of American English known as Inland Northern American English or the Great Lakes dialect.

What is the Michigan motto?

Si quaeris peninsulam amoenam circumspice
Michigan/Motto
“Si Quaeris Peninsulam Amoenam Circumspice” means, “If you seek a pleasant peninsula, look about you.” It is believed this refers to the Lower Peninsula.

What is illegal in Michigan?

Have a look.

  • Cars cannot be sold on Sunday.
  • No man may seduce and corrupt an unmarried girl, or he risks five years in prison.
  • Interracial relationships are against the law in Michigan.
  • Adultery is illegal, but can only be enforced when the affected husband or wife makes a complaint.

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