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| Illinois Facts |
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In Mount Pulaski, Illinois, it is illegal for boys (and only boys) to hurl snowballs at trees. However, girls are allowed to hurl snowballs at trees. |
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Springfield, Illinois is the state capital and the home of the National Historic Site of the home of President and Mrs. Abraham Lincoln. |
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Illinois is known for its wide variety of weather. Major winter storms, deadly tornadoes and spectacular heat and cold waves. |
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