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Do you know how the smiley face got its start? Did you realize that West Michigan is the home to a couple of pretty big smiley faces?

Yep, January 26th, 1837 Michigan became a state! Whoo Hoo! Hey Michigan, you don't look a day over 157! ;) What's great about Michigan? Well we live here. We know. The people, the natural resources, the spirit. Now people all over the land can find out and see more about Michigan.