The line “Born and raised in South Detroit” in Journey’s “Don’t Stop Believin” makes no sense, as there is no South Detroit. Detroit, Michigan, lies on the northern side of the Detroit River, and Ontario, Canada, lies to its south.
100 Mind-Blowing Detroit Facts
Vernor’s Ginger Ale is the oldest soda still being sold. It was created by Detroit pharmacist James Vernor in 1866.
Cleveland was once the country’s fifth-largest city. Data from the 1920 U.S. census indicates that Cleveland, Ohio, was one of the most heavily populated cities in the country, behind only Detroit, Philadelphia, Chicago, and New York City.
Driving south from Detroit will lead to Canada. Specifically, the directions are to head north from Windsor, Ontario, and cross the Detroit River. Eventually, you would have already crossed the borders of the U.S.
Detroit undercover cops once fought another group of undercover cops. In an undercover drug ring bust, a group of undercover cops posing as members fought with another group of undercover cops posing as members in 2017. In the end, internal affairs had to be contacted to investigate both groups.
Detroit, Michigan is north of Canada.
Canada is south of Detroit (just look at a map).