Michigan and Ohio are neighbors, which would suggest that they’re very similar and that, perhaps as neighbors, they should get along. But the reality is, the two states have a deeply-rooted rivalry that mostly focuses on the college sports teams, U of M and Ohio State. But there’s more to it than that. We’re here to show you just how much better Michigan is than Ohio.

8) Michigan versus Ohio State is one of the biggest rivalries in all of sports...
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... and Michigan leads the all-time series 57-41-6.
7) Michigan is shaped like a snug mitten...
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... Ohio? Meh, it's more like a bowl.. Boring.
6) Michigan's music has influenced American pop culture forever and ever.
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Ohio, well, had to struggle to make the Rock 'n Roll Hall of Fame come to the state.
5) Michigan doesn't have to lie on its license plate.
Ohio claims to be the birthplace of aviation, but the reality is that aviation was born in North Carolina. The Wright Brothers were simply born in Ohio (and left for good reason).
4) Here, you can get a top notch education...
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... For about a third the cost of what tuition is in Ohio.
3) Our cuisine is classic... such as the Coney Island dog.
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Ohio feasts on the tears of Cleveland Browns' fans.
2) Detroit alone produces more championship sports teams than the entire state of Ohio.
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Gooo Tigers!!
1) Enough said.

So, yeah, we gave you a few fun but still true reasons why Michigan is waaay better than Ohio. Tell us, what are a few more you could add to the list?

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