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25 Fresh Facts About New Jersey

What do Frank Sinatra, the Jersey Devil, and the pork roll have in common? All three legends were spawned in New Jersey.

25 Rock-Solid Facts About New Hampshire

19. "Live free or die: Death is not the worst of evils," lifelong New Hampshirite John Stark wrote to his fellow veterans in 1809.

25 Things You Should Know About San Jose

23. It's home to the world's only life-size Monopoly board.

25 Neat Facts About Nebraska

2. Remember that little yellow-and-black booklet that got you through 'Julius Caesar'? You can thank a Nebraskan for the Cliff's Notes version.

25 Things You Should Know About Des Moines

There's a lot more to this Midwestern town than corn fields.

25 Things You Should Know About Phoenix

Learn more about the Valley of the Sun's impressive history.

25 Facts About Missouri? Show Me!

Learn more about the home of Mark Twain, Harry Truman, and … a Precious Moments museum.

How All 50 State Capitals Got Their Names

St. Paul was almost named "Pig's Eye," Phoenix was nearly "Pumpkinville," and Topeka is likely the Shawnee word for "wild potato."

25 Things You Should Know About Wichita, Kansas

16. You can thank this midwestern city for your Pizza Hut habit.

These Maps Illustrate the History and Demographics of the Middle East

Learn about the region's history, culture, and current political climate.

25 Fascinating Facts About Louisiana

From funeral parades to breakfast beignets, life in Louisiana is all about celebrating the good times.

25 Things You Should Know About Memphis

6. Mark Twain once called Memphis the "Good Samaritan City of the Mississippi."

25 Fine Facts About Kentucky

13. You can thank Patty Hill, a resident of the Bluegrass State, the next time you launch into "Happy Birthday."

25 Amazing Facts About Iowa

Learn more about the home of sliced bread, John Wayne, and the country's first female lawyer.

25 Not-So-Corny Facts About Indiana

A few things you should know about the state with the mysterious nickname.

25 Breezy Facts About Hawaii

A few things about the Aloha State the average mainlander probably doesn't know.

25 Sun-Soaked Facts About Florida

Nobody does weird like Florida.

“Smellscape” Artist Attempts to Capture the Unique Scent of a City

Wake up and smell the roses ... and the tramcars, and the sidewalks, and the butcher shops...

10 Misconceptions About the Ocean

No, that's not water spouting out of a whale's blowhole.

15 Scenic Facts About the Great Barrier Reef

9. The Reef is a very romantic spot for some animals.

These Atomic Tourists Have Visited 160 Forgotten Nuclear Sites Across the U.S.

25 All-Natural Facts About Arkansas

Bordering Louisiana, Texas, Oklahoma, Missouri, Tennessee, and Mississippi, America’s landlocked 25th state is full of food festivals, spooky legends, and rare animals.

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