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1.
The urban population of Chicago is greater than the population of Illinois
Although it's close, the population of Illinois is about 3 million greater than Chicago's urban
2.
The capital of Illinois is Chicago
The capital of Illinois is Springfield
3.
Illinois' official snack food is popcorn
4.
Illinois shares a total of 5 land borders with other US states
5.
Only one building survived the Chicago fire
2 buildings survived: The Chicago Water Tower and Pumping Station
6.
The Ice Cream Sundae originated in Illinois
7.
Chicago borders Lake Michigan
8.
Charles Mound is the highest point in Illinois
9.
Chicago is known as the Big Apple
The Big Apple is New York City. Chicago is known as the Windy City
10.
Twinkies were invented in Illinois
11.
About half of Illinois' land area is farm land
It's actually around 80%
12.
Illinois borders Tennessee
13.
The world's tallest man was born in Chicago
Although he was born in Illinois, he was actually born in Alton, IL
14.
Aurora is known as the City of Lights
15.
There is a 100 foot tall sculpture of a Unicorn in Champaign, Illinois
No, of course there isn't. That would be obsurd