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Illinois Facts |
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On December 2, 1942 in Illinois, Enrico Fermi and a small band of scientists and engineers demonstrated that a simple construction of graphite bricks and uranium lumps could produce controlled heat. |
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The highest point in Illinois is Charles Mound at 1235 feet above sea level. |
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Illinois is known for its wide variety of weather. Major winter storms, deadly tornadoes and spectacular heat and cold waves. |
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