50 Insane Facts About Illinois That Sound Fake (But Aren't)

Think Illinois is just endless cornfields and Chicago traffic? Think again. In this video, we expose the insane geography facts about Illinois that sound completely made up but are 100% true. From a river that was forced to flow backwards to ancient pyramids that rival Egypt, the "Prairie State" is hiding some of the weirdest geographical anomalies in the United States. We break down the geography of Illinois like never before, covering: ✅ The Engineering Miracle: How and why Chicago reversed a massive river. ✅ The "Lost" Pyramids: The massive ancient city buried right in the middle of the state. ✅ The Nuclear Secret: Why Illinois holds a dangerous record no other state comes close to. ✅ The Exclaves: The parts of Illinois that are actually on the "wrong" side of the Mississippi River. If you think you know the Midwest, this video will prove you wrong. 👇 SUBSCRIBE for more hidden geography secrets: #Illinois #GeographyFacts #Midwest #ChicagoHistory #Cahokia #EngineeringMarvels #USGeography #WeirdHistory