Wednesday, January 8, 2014

Fact of the Day: Lansing Michigan

The capital of Michigan, Lansing gets its name from two brothers in the 19th century. They went to Lansing, New York and told people of a town that didn't really exist. The new settlers were disappointed but ended up staying in Michigan and naming Lansing after their home-town. 
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23 comments:

  1. 黄清华 Wong Ching WahJanuary 8, 2014 at 1:43 AM

    A big house in the 19th century !

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  2. Ramakrishnan RamanathanJanuary 8, 2014 at 2:22 AM

    Interesting fact !

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  3. whiteangelJanuary 8, 2014 at 2:29 AM

    That's nice.

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  4. Joke (Jokes Camera)January 8, 2014 at 3:00 AM

    Interesting fact, Adam. I didn't know that. Greetings, Joke

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  5. Bob BushellJanuary 8, 2014 at 3:32 AM

    Well, fancy that.

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  6. Plowing Through Life (Martha)January 8, 2014 at 7:19 AM

    Another interesting bit of info!

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  7. ChristineJanuary 8, 2014 at 8:12 AM

    Interesting!

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  8. Optimistic ExistentialistJanuary 8, 2014 at 8:19 AM

    Well I'll be darned - a town built on a fib lol

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  9. Debra She Who SeeksJanuary 8, 2014 at 8:39 AM

    So, swindlers and con men, were they? A fine old American tradition.

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  10. DEZMONDJanuary 8, 2014 at 8:39 AM

    I'm ashamed to admit that I've never heard of that town even though it's a capital one... On positive side, I do know all the world capitals :)

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  11. Mª Pilar DomínguezJanuary 8, 2014 at 9:48 AM

    Really interesting indeed!Kisses:)

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  12. DanaJanuary 8, 2014 at 10:06 AM

    My home state! I had no idea that's how Lansing got its name. :)

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  13. AneteJanuary 8, 2014 at 10:24 AM

    Great post!
    Maybe we can follow to each other? :)

    www.anetesdomas.blogspot.com

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  14. Francesca Romana CapizziJanuary 8, 2014 at 10:33 AM

    ah ah ah they were 2 liars but they won at the end!

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  15. KatiJanuary 8, 2014 at 10:34 AM

    Thanks so much for your comment, it means a lot!
    Ha, too funny!

    Have a great day,
    -Kati

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  16. Holy Ghost WriterJanuary 8, 2014 at 10:34 AM

    A name that was pretty straightforward

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  17. Syrious RobertoJanuary 8, 2014 at 10:40 AM

    very interesting post!
    xoxo

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  18. DeniseinVAJanuary 8, 2014 at 10:54 AM

    Another fascinating bit of history. This is such a fun blog Adam, always a pleasure dropping in.

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  19. the chilicoolJanuary 8, 2014 at 11:48 AM

    Very interesting!
    Alessia
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    Kiss

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  20. ElisabethJanuary 8, 2014 at 2:18 PM

    I do believe that there are a lot of Finns living in Michigan, or at least that is what I've heard. Nice detail! Thanks for stopping by my blog!

    xxx
    E from Helsinki, Finland
    http://dragonflyelisabeth.blogspot.fi/

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  21. Fundy BlueJanuary 8, 2014 at 2:39 PM

    Hi Adam! I've been catching up on your posts ~ What a sweetie little Iz is. I've said it before, and I'll say it again ~ You're an awesome uncle. I loved "Into Darkness." The first ten minutes was amazing ~ I so love volcanoes and Spock! It always makes me happy when someone enjoys an Anne story. That's my family background. Have a happy day!

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  22. sandra diazJanuary 8, 2014 at 2:53 PM

    great! xoxo

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  23. TheresaJanuary 8, 2014 at 8:32 PM

    A town built on lies lol

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