Everyone born and raised in Michigan knows these to be true. A little insight into the life of a Michigander for all of you outsiders.

1. You've been to Hell and you made it back home alive.

Hell really isn't as scary as everyone thinks it is. And it also isn't immediately taken as an insult.

2. You've become used to the fact that it may be 75 degrees one day and have 3 feet of snow the next morning.

Even if it's snowing and it's over 30 degrees, it's still considered tanning weather.

3. You're also expected to get to work when it's a blizzard outside.

No questions asked.

4. You can successfully spell and pronounce "Ypsilanti", "Mackinac Island", "Sault St. Marie", and "Charlevoix".

You also know the difference between Mackinac and Mackinaw. And yes, they both are pronounced the same, but are two different places. We know, it's weird.

5. It's "I want a pop" not "I want a soda".

Faygo supports our argument in this. And it's just plain common sense.

6. There is a huge difference between Flint Style Coneys and Detroit Style Coneys.

You know your favorite and stand by it.

7. There's bad beer and then there's Michigan craft beer.

With a brewery in just about every major city, no one is allowed to drink Bud Light or Busch Light ever again in public.

8. Don't mess with a diehard Lions fan.

Even though it is highly unlikely for the Lions to win, don't mess with a Lions fan and make it known that the Lions will lose.

9. In the summer, we like to go up north.

Everyone else seems to want to go south when it gets warmer, but have they been to Northern Michigan yet?

10. There are 4 seasons in Michigan: Winter, Still Winter, Almost Winter, and Construction.

Let's be real, construction lasts all year. The state bush is the construction barrel, actually.

11. It is common for families to fist fight over MSU vs. U of M games.

Houses are constantly divided and food will be thrown. The only thing these two can agree on is their hatred of Ohio State.

12. We like to go Christmas decoration shopping in June. Simply because we can.

Bronner's is a day trip in itself. And no, Mom won't let you get the 38 ornaments you found.

13. Meijer is a one-stop shop. And your discovery that it isn't a nationwide chain broke your heart.

You'll never leave empty handed. Who says you don't need that cute coffee mug that's on sale for $4?

14. No words are needed for this next one.

"Where are you from?"...this is how you were taught in elementary school about Michigan.

15. Superman ice cream was a summer must during your childhood (and adulthood).

Everyone can spot a Superman ice cream covered mouth from miles away.

16. Your mom forced you to eat a pasty, even if you didn't like it.

"My grandma made them just like these, eat it!"

17. Biggby is a morning routine, especially in the fall when they bring out the Caramel Apple Cider and Pumpkin Spice Lattes.

It was also a huge deal when suddenly "Beaner's" didn't exist and you were forced to call it "Biggby".

18. Potholes in Michigan are dangerous and never get fixed.

They are unavoidable.

19. When fall comes, you drive around just to see the beautiful colors of the leaves.

Enjoy it while you can, winter practically starts 2 weeks after you see these colors.

20. You get a little emotional during Pure Michigan commercials.

Nothing beats hearing Tim Allen talk about this beautiful state on your Monday morning drive to work.