Saturday, July 31, 2010

State of the Day: Michigan

Michigan (MI)
"The Wolverine state"
Fact: Michigan comes from the Chippewa Indian words "Mica Gama" meaning " great or large lake" refering to Lake Michigan
Capital: Lansing
Size: 96,705 sq. mi.
Population: 10,050,446
Statehood: January 26, 1837, 26th state
Motto: "If you seek a pleasant peninsula, look about you" 
Tree: White Pine
Bird: Robin
Flower: Apple Blossom
Song: "Michigan My Michigan"
'80s Hardcore Band: Negative Approach
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4 comments:

  1. AnonymousJuly 31, 2010 at 1:27 PM

    Ah, my homeland.


    It sucks. But lots of music to be proud of.

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  2. greezus chrustJuly 31, 2010 at 2:17 PM

    thanks ezra- that's my state!!! love your blog- keep it up!

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  3. UnknownAugust 2, 2010 at 3:23 AM

    If only the Crucifucks could be considered hardcore. Negative Approach rules, though! I saw them in Chicago in 2005. Hey, how do you upload a photo to this thing? I've tried umpteen jillion times.

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  4. MikeAugust 5, 2010 at 1:57 PM

    michigan's motto is kind of lame.

    i'm just sayin'.

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