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Michigan's 'Winter Wonderland' nickname fading as winters warm

Original: # Michigan has been known by several nicknames, but some variations of the phrase # Winter # Water # Wonderland has been

Michigan has carried nicknames like "Winter Water Wonderland" since at least the mid-1950s, playing on its lakes and snowy winters. Commenters note that with each passing year, the "Winter" part rings hollow as the state's winters grow milder and less reliably snowy, suggesting the slogan may no longer fit the Michigan of today.

Why now: People are discussing how climate change is making Michigan's traditional winter-focused identity and slogans feel outdated.

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• # Michigan has been known by several nicknames, but some variations of the phrase # Winter # Water # Wonderland has been around since at least the mid 1950's. At an ever increasing pace, they seem to be less valid slogans on the 'Winter' phase as we creep forward into a #… · lumiworx · 2

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