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TIL "Maryland, My Maryland" - the state anthem of Maryland until 2021 - is set to the tune of "O Christmas Tree." There also exist "Michigan, My Michigan," "Florida, My Florida," and "the Song of Iowa" - the current state anthem of Iowa - all set to the same tune.

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