Michigan is most famous for its innovations in the automotive industry, but in reality, the Mitten State has played a major role in the modern lives of American culture in so many other areas. Here, we've identified a few inventions created by Michiganders, which have made all of our lives more convenient in one form or another.

12) Boeing Aircraft

William Edward Boeing was born in Detroit and we're thankful for that, because with him, we would not have the Boeing jet, which are used by commercial airlines across the globe.

11) Hospital bed

Michigan native Dr. Homer Stryker revolutionized the medical equipment industry, including the development of the Circo-Lectric Bed, a precursor to the modern hospital bed.

10) Computer-aided machines

Numerical control, otherwise known as computer-aided machines, were developed by John T. Parsons. The Detroit native is known as the "father of the second Industrial Revolution."

9) Synthetic penicillin

Leave it to Battle Creak-born John C. Sheehan to be the first to synthesis penicillin in 1957.

8) Road lines

Wayne County road commissioner Edward N. Hines developed the lined road, a major advancement in road safety, after seeing a trail of milk from a leaky dairy truck left behind on a street.

7) The birthplace of cereal

Post and Kellogg's both developed the country's first cereal brands just before and after the turn of the 20th century.

6) Fiber optics

Lansing native Donald B. Keck was instrumental in the development of the first optical fiber, which are now used in all manner of communications.

5) The automotive assembly line

Without the innovations of Henry Ford's assembly line, manufacturing as we know it would cease to exist.

4) Baby food

Daniel Frank Gerber began manufacturing Gerber baby food in 1927 in Fremont, after his wife was asked to prepare strained food for their own little one.

3) American ginger ale

The United States was introduced to ginger ale 1866 by Detroit pharmacist James Vernor.

2) The Five-Day work week

Thanks to the labor movement in the Detroit automotive industry, American workers were allotted two days off from the job.

1) Signal lights

Detroit police officer William Potts added a yellow light at the corner of Woodward and Michigan Avenue, paving the way for this beacon of traffic safety.

No doubt, these were some important developments out of Michigan, but have we left any off? Tell us about some inventions or creators who you love who've come from the Great Lakes State.