Everyone loves to hate on Florida, but we've got solid evidence that it's not actually the nightmare it's made out to be.
Manatees (aka sea cows and/or the original mermaids) live in Florida!
Florida classifies these little guys as "endangered" and makes a big effort to protect them. Yay Florida!
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Where would you ship your grandparents if not for Florida?
Incidentally, Florida provides a lot of old people for you to chill with when you inevitably get shipped there.
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Plus, those old people have a great sense of humor — sometimes.
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It's a state where you can wear flip-flops year-round and no one will judge you.
Let your rubber-sole flag fly!
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