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| Michigan Facts |
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The Kellogg Company has made Battle Creek, Michigan the Cereal Capital of the World. The Kellogg brothers accidentally discovered the process for producing flaked cereal products and sparked the beginning of the dry cereal industry. |
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Vernors ginger ale was created in Detroit, Michigan 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. |
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Michigan ranks first in state boat registrations. |
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