Monday, May 01, 2006
Hannah & Kristin
Yes, Hannah is in Michigan and she actually co-wrote that last post and this one! We really wish Lindsey was able to be here.....
Answers to the riddles:
1. It's near (synonyms: contiguous, impinging, abutting, juxtaposed) a foreign country.
Answer: Michigan is right next door to Canada.
2. The state is schizophrenic.
Answer: It's a split state.
3. The HOMES are beautiful.
Answer: HOMES actually stands for each of the Great Lakes: Huron, Ontario, Michigan, Erie and Superior.
4. This state is home to more public golf courses than any other state.
Answer: Because it actually is!
5. She is in a state where they say "pop" instead of "soda".
Answer: That's the truth! In Texas they say "soda" and "coke".
6. She is in a state which is the home of the "yoopers" and the "trolls".
Answers: People who live in the lower peninsula are called "trolls" because we live under the Machinac Bridge. People who live in the upper peninsula are called "yoopers".