Location
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(1835- )
Capital of Michigan
Incorporated as a city in 1859
Population (city): 119,128 (2000 Census)
Population (metro area): 454,044
Home of Michigan State University
Why Lansing, Michigan might be annoying
Most of the original settlers were victims of a land scam.
It was the compromise choice for state capital after backers of Ann Arbor, Jackson, Marshall and Calumet deadlocked.
It is home to the largest law school in the US.
Why Lansing, Michigan might not be annoying
The first Oldsmobile was built here.
The 'Freedom Tree,' a blue spruce, was planted in front of the capitol to honor Vietnam War POWs and MIAs (1973).
It is home to three medical schools and two nursing schools.
Credit: C. Fishel
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Year In Review:
For 2009, as of last week, Out of 33 Votes: 45.45% Annoying
In 2008, Out of 45 Votes: 51.11% Annoying
In 2007, Out of 47 Votes: 70.21% Annoying
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