Sometimes it’s the last paragraph that shatters a writer, the one that confirms what should have been obvious all along—wasted time. And sometimes—like when the topic is a Rust Belt mnemonic—it’s the first paragraph.
But five years into a blogging journey, such minor realizations, which some insist on calling the truth, are hardly enough to change behavior.
Based on years of market research, I’ve learned that you—the reader—have been dying for a Rust Belt mnemonic, also known as a memory device to help you remember the rustiest of the states.
These are the states that no one will deny are composed of ferric oxide. Those that weren’t as involved in heavy industry themselves were absolutely involved in the extraction of materials (iron ore and coal) that were integral to that industry.
My apologies to places like Iowa, New Jersey, and Maryland—they showed potential but didn’t quite make the cut.
Anyway, here’s the mnemonic you’ve been waiting for:
My
Wife
Is
Pissed
Off
Knowing
My
Mistakes
Include
Not
Working
Obviously, this will help you remember the following:
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Illinois
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Kentucky
Michigan
Missouri
Indiana
New York
West Virginia
As an added memory tool, think of the men who would have previously been doing factory work but are now sitting idle.
Or, better yet, think of a male doctor who accidentally gave up a handsome income to blog about the Rust Belt.
You’re welcome.
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