Fun Facts: Connecticut is commonly referred to as the “Constitution State”. The official flower is the “Mountain Laurel” and the official tree is the “White Oak”. The capital of this state is Hartford. The name of this state derives from the Native American word Quinnehtukqut. This word is translated as “beside the long tidal river” referring to the Connecticut River. Connecticut is the first state to issue license plates for vehicles. This began in 1937. George W. Bush, born in New Haven on July 6, 1946, is the only US President born in Connecticut.
Colt revolver: 1836
Portable typewriter: 1843
Sewing machine: 1846
Ice-making machine: 1853
Can opener: 1858
Tape measure: 1868
Pay phone: 1877
Collapsible toothpaste tube: 1892
Electric light socket with pull chain: 1896
Hamburger Sandwich: 1900
Lollipop: 1908
Erector set: 1911
Frisbee: 1920
Vacuum cleaner: 1933
Polaroid camera: 1934
Helicopter: 1939
Color television: 1948
Wiffle ball: 1956
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