It doesn't matter if you were born and raised in Michigan, or if you moved here for school or work.

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Eventually, you will learn these 10 different things living in Michigan.

These Are 10 Things You'll Eventually Learn Living In Michigan

Vernors Is Medicine

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You might think I'm joking but Vernor's has been around since 1862.

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It was created by Michigan's first licensed pharmacist James Vernor as a medical tonic with vanilla, spices, and ginger.

You Must Pick Sides (U of M or MSU)

It doesn't matter what side you pick but you have to choose one.

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Are you going to be a fan of the Michigan Wolverines or of the Michigan State Spartans?

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Learn To Play Ucher Or Face Severe Judgment

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I love playing cards but I have to hang my head in shame that after spending the majority of my life In Michigan I HAVE NO CLUE how to play Ucher.

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Being A Sports Fan Is Painful

The Red Wings, Tigers, and Pistons have all won championships in my life.

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But the Detroit Lions have broken my heart every single year.

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Hopefully, this will be our year.

We Call A U-Turn A Michigan Left

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If you don't know what a Michigan Left is according to Michigan.gov

A Michigan Left is an intersection at which traditional left turns are restricted. Instead, to turn left, drivers must continue straight through the intersection or turn right, then make a U-turn at a median crossover.

 

You're Either A Yooper Or A Troll

The Mackinac Bridge is the deciding line between Michigan's Upper and Lower Peninsula.

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If you live above the bridge you're a yooper, If you live below it you're a troll.

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Construction Never Ends

In Michigan a color you will see everywhere you drive is Orange.

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It doesn't matter where you go, you're almost guaranteed to see road work being done.

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You Can Experience All Seasons In One Day

A lot of places in America have four seasons (Winter, Spring, Summer, and Fall).

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In Michigan, we can have it all on the same day.

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We Call It Pop

It doesn't matter if you like Faygo, Vernors or both.

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Just don't call it "SODA" call it "POP" or you will be judged accordingly.

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You Hand Is A Map

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You can show anyone where you live by simply pointing at your hand

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(Disclaimer this only applies to people living in the Lower Penisula).

25 Things Michigan Is Known And Famous For

Michigan is known as the Motor City and is home to Motown. But that just scratches the surface of what the Mitten state is known and famous for.

These 9 Lazy Rivers Are Perfect For A Hot Michigan Summer

Summertime in Michigan is filled with endless possibilities of how you can have fun outdoors. One of the most relaxing ways to have fun is to go tubing down a river in Michigan. These are 9 lazy rivers that are perfect for a hot Michigan summer.

Michigan Celebrities First Jobs

Before they became famous they had regular jobs just like us.