Author Topic: Somewhat Useful Facts Thread (Read 97275 times)

Nebula · « **Reply #40 on:** August 17, 2006, 12:06:19 PM »

Forty of the state's 83 counties adjoin at least one of the Great Lakes. Michigan is the only state that touches four of the five Great Lakes.

Saren Ra'tleihfi · « **Reply #41 on:** August 17, 2006, 12:30:10 PM »

The 1959 Cadillac has the largest tail fins of any automobile ever made. From the tip of the fin to the ground is 42 inches.

Nebula · « **Reply #42 on:** August 17, 2006, 09:00:37 PM »

The world's first international submarine railway tunnel was opened between Port Huron, Michigan and Sarnia, Ontario, Canada in 1891.

blaXXer · « **Reply #43 on:** August 18, 2006, 05:11:25 AM »

The "Star Trek Meal" was the first Happy Meal McDonalds used to promote a movie.

Nebula · « **Reply #44 on:** August 18, 2006, 10:57:19 AM »

Colon michigan is home to the world's largest manufacture of magic supplies.

JimmyB76 · « **Reply #45 on:** August 28, 2006, 09:29:25 PM »

Rhode Island has no county government. It is divided into 39 municipalities each having its own form of local government.

Nebula · « **Reply #46 on:** August 28, 2006, 11:00:35 PM »

The western shore of Michigan has many sand dunes. The Sleeping Bear Dunes rise 460 feet above Lake Michigan. Living among the dunes is the dwarf lake iris the official state wildflower.

Viper · « **Reply #47 on:** August 28, 2006, 11:10:15 PM »

Ok, I'll contribute the most important info there is...

Tulsa spelled backwards is....a slut

A slut backwards is.....over $100 bucks.

Saren Ra'tleihfi · « **Reply #48 on:** August 29, 2006, 06:51:44 AM »

Rhode Island was the first colony to declare its independance from the British Crown on May 4, 1776 a full 2 month before the other twelve.

Nebula · « **Reply #49 on:** August 29, 2006, 10:52:19 AM »

Alpena Michigan is the home of the world's largest cement plant.

Glenn · « **Reply #50 on:** August 29, 2006, 02:10:16 PM »

Did you know - A Cockroach can live for up to a week without a head!!

JimmyB76 · « **Reply #51 on:** August 31, 2006, 09:03:42 PM »

'Ann and Hope' was the first discount department store in the United States... the property was opened in Rhode Island...

(i remember, when i was very young shopping for school clothes with my mom and sisters, we would always go shopping at one of their stores, always the one in Cumberland RI; with it's noisy roof and rickety-shallow-and-steep stairs from the first floor to the other, and weird "chain" that would bring your carriage between the floors lol)
they have since gone out of business tho, so very unfortunately...

Nebula · « **Reply #52 on:** August 31, 2006, 09:47:01 PM »

In 1929, the Michigan State Police established the first state police radio system in the world.

JimmyB76 · « **Reply #53 on:** August 31, 2006, 09:56:51 PM »

Judge Darius Baker imposed the first jail sentence (in the U.S.) for speeding in an automobile on August 28, 1904 in Newport, Rhode Island...

Nebula · « **Reply #54 on:** August 31, 2006, 10:04:34 PM »

Sault Ste. Marie was founded by Father Jacques Marquette in 1668. It is the third oldest remaining settlement in the United States.

JimmyB76 · « **Reply #55 on:** August 31, 2006, 10:24:12 PM »

the first truly American breed of horse, the Narragansett Pacer, was developed in Rhode Island in the late 1600's... it is said that Paul Revere rode a Narragansett Pacer during his infamous midnight ride...

Nebula · « **Reply #56 on:** August 31, 2006, 10:30:23 PM »

The Ambassador Bridge was named by Joseph Bower, the person credited with making the bridge a reality, who thought the name "Detroit-Windsor International Bridge" as too long and lacked emotional appeal. Bower wanted to "symbolize the visible expression of friendship of two peoples with like ideas and ideals."

JimmyB76 · « **Reply #57 on:** November 28, 2006, 06:33:09 PM »

it has been 2 months and 28 days since the last fact...
hehe

Nebula · « **Reply #58 on:** November 28, 2006, 08:50:44 PM »

Vernors ginger ale was created in Detroit and became the first soda pop made in the United States. In 1862, pharmacist James Vernor was trying to create a new beverage when he was called away to serve our country in the Civil War. When he returned, 4 years later, the drink he had stored in an oak case had acquired a delicious gingery flavor.

JimmyB76 · « **Reply #59 on:** November 28, 2006, 09:32:52 PM »

The natural diet of Lady Beetles consists of soft bodied insects such as aphids, spider mites, and young caterpillars. Adults can consume up to 100 aphids a day...

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Author Topic: Somewhat Useful Facts Thread (Read 97275 times)

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