18 Awesome Things That Came Straight Out Of Michigan
By Serena Maria Daniels|Updated on February 04, 2024(Originally published May 31, 2015)
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Serena Maria Daniels
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Serena Maria Daniels is an award-winning freelance journalist in Detroit, by way of Chicago, by way of the West Coast. She writes about Michigan for OIYS. Serena enjoys learning about language and culture and taking road trips with her beagle Ralph.
We here in the Mitten State are mighty proud of all the great things that have come out of it. Obviously, Michigan’s revolutionizing of the automotive industry is our biggest claim to fame, but there are also tons of everyday things that are beloved near and far. We think these things – some only available in Michigan, others that have changed the U.S. forever – are pretty special. Without further ado, here’s a list of things made in Michigan and things invented in Michigan. Prepare to be impressed!
These are but a sampling of all the great “Made in Michigan” creations we love. Which are your go-to Mitten State things? Tell us in the comments below!
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