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15 Fascinating Gary, Indiana Facts
Nicknamed the City in Motion, City of the Century, or Magic City, Gary, Indiana, was one of the world’s steel powerhouse. Under the motto “We Are Doing Great Things,” the people there really did great things until they didn’t. It moved from one of the most significant locations on earth to one of the most…… Read More »
7 Fascinating Nebraska Facts
From vast prairies to spacious farmlands and a unique music identity, Nebraska is not short of social and physical activities. Ranked 16th largest state in the United States, Nebraska has a slightly less than 2 million population, significantly less than other smaller states. Given its manageable population, Nebraska has a notably low crime rate and…… Read More »
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10 Interesting Fort Knox Facts
Where do you store more than $300 billion worth of gold? Did you mention the world’s most secure vault, plus more? You are right; that’s where you secure some of the country’s most prized possessions. Over the years, Fort Knox has maintained its status as one of the world’s most secure vaults. As such, many…… Read More »
25 Interesting Facts About Texas
Here are 25 Interesting Facts About Texas. 1-5 Interesting Facts About Texas 1. There exists a massive abandoned supercollider in Texas. – Source 2. Texas no longer offers a special “last meal” to condemned inmates. Instead, such inmate is offered the same meal served to the rest of the unit. – Source 3. In 1996,…… Read More »
35 Unique Facts About Hawaii
1. Hawaii once attempted to combat homelessness by providing one-way tickets back to the mainland for any homeless person who wanted one. – Source 2. Hawaii is one of the 4 states in the US that have banned billboards. – Source 3. When King Kamehameha of Hawaii died in 1819, his body was taken and…… Read More »
Whimsical Tales: America’s Founders in Japanese Lore
25 Interesting Facts About Florida
Here are 25 Interesting Facts About Florida. 1-5 Interesting Facts About Florida 1. Self-made millionaire Harris Rosen adopted a Florida neighborhood called Tangelo Park, cut the crime rate in half, and increased the high school graduation rate from 25% to 100% by giving everyone free daycare and all high school graduates scholarships. – Source 2.…… Read More »
25 Interesting Facts About California
Here are 25 Interesting Facts About California. 1-5 Interesting Facts About California 1. All Hass avocados descended from a single tree in California, which was planted using unknown subspecies of avocado. – Source 2. The late-President of the University of California described the three purposes of a university are “To provide sex for the students,…… Read More »
6 Interesting Facts about North Carolina
North Carolina is a state with a rich history and culture, as well as some unique and interesting facts that are not widely known. From being the location of the first successful powered flight to having the world’s largest collection of Venus flytraps, North Carolina has a lot to offer. Let’s take a look at…… Read More »