The Great Illinois Side Debate: A Not-So-Serious Investigation
Ah, Illinois. Land of Lincoln, deep dish pizza, and... how many sides, exactly? You might think this is a silly question, but buckle up, because things get weirder than a Chicago deep dish with a side of ranch (don't @ me, it's a regional thing).
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Borders Galore, But Sides? That's Debatable
Illinois is surrounded by a whopping six other states: Wisconsin, Michigan, Indiana, Kentucky, Missouri, and Iowa. That's a lot of neighbors to keep track of! But these are just state borders, my friends. We're on a quest for Illinois's sides.
Here's where things get interesting. Some folks might argue Illinois has four sides, like a giant rectangle. North, south, east, and west - simple, right? But then you've got the adventurous souls who propose a pentagonal Illinois. They point to the jutting bit at the southern tip, along the Ohio River, and declare it a whole new "side."
Intriguing, but is it enough for a whole new side? The debate rages on, perhaps fueled by the sheer deliciousness of those aforementioned deep dish pizzas.
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The "Downstate vs. Chicago" Divide: Does it Count as a Side?
Now, Illinois has a bit of an internal division. There's Chicago, the bustling metropolis, and then there's "downstate," the rest of the state. Some folks, mostly those from Chicago (allegedly ), might argue that Chicago is so different, it practically forms a whole new side of Illinois.
Is this a valid point? Let's be honest, Chicago brings a whole new flavor to the Illinois experience, but is it enough to be considered a separate side? Maybe it's more like a delicious topping on the Illinois pizza of life.
The Verdict: Sides Are in the Eye of the Beholder
So, how many sides does Illinois have? The answer, my friends, is wonderfully subjective. It depends on your definition of a "side" and your tolerance for deep dish with ranch.
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Here's the beauty of it: Illinois is a state that defies easy categorization. It's got a bit of everything, from bustling city life to rolling farmland. Maybe that's the real answer: Illinois has as many sides as you're willing to discover.
Now, onto some pressing questions that definitely haven't kept geographers up at night (probably):
How-To FAQs on Illinois Sides:
1. How to determine the number of sides in Illinois?
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A: Grab a map, some friends, and a deep dish. Debate passionately, then realize there's no one right answer.
2. How to convince someone Chicago is a separate side of Illinois?
A: Bring them some deep dish (no ranch!), then show them the magnificence of Millennium Park.
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3. How to avoid getting into a heated debate about Illinois sides?
A: Simply agree that Illinois is awesome, period.
4. How to celebrate the many sides of Illinois?
A: Road trip! Explore the vibrant city life of Chicago, then head downstate to hike in the Shawnee National Forest.
5. How to make the perfect deep dish (with or without ranch)?
A: Google it! But remember, there's no wrong way to enjoy a delicious Illinois tradition (except maybe with pineapple... that's a fight for another day).
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