Michigander Fun Facts

I'm a Michigander!

To all of you Michigan natives and to those of you who have moved

away or have moved in, or anyone interested in History, here is a

chance to learn more about Michigan, the "Great Lakes State". 

"Cool stuff"! 

It really is "cool stuff" especially if you're from the

Michigan area.

Q. What Michigan community grew from 3,589 to 45,615 residents

from 1910 to 1920, leading the nation in growth during that period?

A. Hamtramck 

Q. During the lumber boom era, what name was given to the row of

 saloons that lined Water Street in Bay City?

A. Hells' Half Mile 

Q. In 1936, what UP city processed 100,000 sq. feet of bird's eye

 maple for use in the English luxury liner, the Queen Mary?

A. Escanaba 

Q. When the territory of Michigan was created on Jan. 11 what

town was selected as it's capital?

A. Detroit 

Q. Bloomfield Hills was first known by what name?

A. Bagley's Corners 

Q. Where is the world's only marble lighthouse?

A. Belle Isle (Livingston Lighthouse) 

Q. Utica was originally known by what name?

A. Hog's Hollow 

Q. Approx. how many lakes are in the state?

A. 11,000 

Q. The home offices of Life Savers candy, Beech-Nut gum and Squirt

soft drink are in which city?

A. Holland

Q. What coastline has been given the name "Graveyard of the Great

Lakes"?

A. Whitefish Point, Lake Superior

Q. In 1870, Detroit customers became the first in the nation

to have what type of reference information assigned to them?

A. Telephone numbers 

Q. On Feb. 4, 1902, what internationally famous aviation pioneer

 was born in Detroit?

A. Charles A. Lindbergh 

Q. On what date did the star & stripes first fly over its soil?

A. July 11, 1796 

Q. What ambitious automotive pioneer organized GM. in Sept 1908?

A. William C. Durant 

Q. What annual license fee (how much) was charged to Michigan

auto owners in 1905 to operate their vehicles?

A. Fifty cents 

Q. In what year was the first policewoman appointed in Detroit?

A. 1893 

Q. What was the world's first urban freeway, completed in 1942?

A. The Davison Freeway, Detroit 

Q. In 1879, what amount was paid to the Campau family by the

 city of Detroit for Belle Isle?

A. $200,000 

Q. In 1866, what Detroit pharmacist introduced the world's first

 carbonated soft drink?

A. James Vernor (Vernor's ginger ale)

Q. At what Detroit intersection was the world's first traffic light

 installed in 1915?

A. Woodward Avenue and Grand Avenue 

Q. Who in 1688 founded the first permanent settlement in what later

became the state of Michigan?

A. Father Jacques Marquette

Q. In 1954 the world's first shopping mall opened in what Detroit

 suburb?

A. Southfield (Northland Mall) 

Q. What safety and traffic flow feature was first introduced near

 Trenton in 1911?

A. Painted center line 

 ENTERTAINMENT

Q. Debuting in 1936 over WWJ radio, in Detroit, what crime

fighting adventure series used "Flight of the Bumblebee" as it's

theme song?

A. The Green Hornet 

Q. The Supremes were originally known by what name?

A. The Primettes 

Q. What Detroit-based male singing group was known as The Primes

until 1960?

A. The Temptations 

Q. Under what name did Motown artist Stevie Wonder originally

write "My Cherie Amour" in 1966?

A. "Oh My Marsha" 

SPORTS/LEISURE

Q. Where does Michigan rank internationally in the production of

 dogsleds?

A. First 

Q. What is the nation's largest indoor/outdoor museum complex?

A. Henry Ford Museum and Greenfield Village

SCIENCE/NATURE

Q. Compared to Chicago, "The Windy City," how does Detroit rank in

average wind velocity?

A. The same (10.4 mph)

Q. Arnold F. Wilt, born in Detroit in 1886, revolutionized the

cosmetology industry by developing what process?

A. The cold permanent wave 

Q. The Michigan state capitol is constructed of what material?

A. Ohio sandstone

Q. What is Michigan's largest fresh-market vegetable crop?

A. Onions

Q. Opened in 1904, what is the oldest freshwater aquarium in the

nation?

A. Belle Isle Aquarium (now closed)

POSSIBLE NEW SLOGANS FOR MICHIGAN:                                   

The one that looks like a mitten, you moron.

Where used cars from Florida bring top dollar.

No hurricanes here.

The Orange Barrel State.

So close to Canada you can hardly tell the difference.

We know the rules to euchre.

Got fudge?

Two Mystery Spots. No waiting.

Yes, the Porcupines are real mountains.

Soda? We say pop here, buddy.

The Midwestern "M" state without a wrestler for governor.

No riots since 1967

More than just boarded up auto plants.

Casino fever -- catch it.

Sandy beaches without severe undertow.

Happiness is a warm pasty.

Imagine an island where horse manure still litters the streets.

Water enough for any drought.

Visit Hell, Paradise, Christmas and Climax. (Can do it all the same day!)

Birthplace of Meijer Thrifty Acres.

Where Ontario is a shortcut to New York.

Gerald Ford slept here.

It's called snow. Get used to it.

Where the names of high-toned suburbs needlessly end with "e."

Deer processing available here.

Not as flat as Indiana.

Try eating corn flakes without us.

Hardly any annoying lizards or poisonous snakes.

Big on flannel.

It's not the heat. It's the humidity.

Smoked fish sold here.

Good people with camping trailers.

We moved American history to Dearborn.

No toll roads and proud of it.

Our biggest bridge makes yours look puny.

Nearly went to war with Ohio once and will do it again if they pull

any funny stuff!

Land of snow machines and bass boats.

#@?!* mosquitoes.

We know a place where wooden shoes are always in style.

Where lousy teams get new stadiums.

Speed limit is back up to 70, so move it!

The Red Wings State.