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Although the Western Reserve was found in Lake Superior, estimates suggest there are more than 1,700 ships resting just in Lake Michigan.

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Daylight saving time is quickly approaching, and with it, the start of spring. Here's everything you need to know about the upcoming "spring forward" as the majority of Americans get ready to turn ...