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Invented in Connecticut – Fun Facts
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 … Continue reading
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NC: Visit The Birthplace of Pepsi-Cola
New Bern, NC Exit 98: In 1893, Caleb Davis Bradham opened a drugstore and soda fountain , where he served his own cola concoction called Brad’s Drink. “Brad’s Drink,” made from a mix of sugar, water, caramel, lemon oil, nutmeg, … Continue reading
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The Wild West in FL
Ranching in Florida began long before there were cattle in Texas. Cattle were brought to St. Lucie first in 1591 by Ponce De Leon and by 1600 there were 20,000 head. Some of these cattle escaped which allowed Native Americans … Continue reading
Smuggling Dolls in VA
Two 150-year-old dolls, Nina and Lucy Ann have been x-rayed in a bid to discover if they were used by Confederate soldiers to smuggle medical supplies past Union blockades during the U.S Civil War. It is thought the large dolls-had … Continue reading
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New Smyrna Beach FL
The scenic seaside city of New Smyrna Beach in Florida occupies a notable place in history as the site of the largest single attempt at colonial settlement in what is now the United States. Dr. Andrew Turnbull, a Scottish physician … Continue reading
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America’s Memorial Day
Did you know that America’s Memorial day Holiday was inspired by events at Blanford Church and Cemetery. Soon after the Civil War ended, Mary Logan, the wife of Union Commander General John A. Logan, witnessed a group of school girls … Continue reading
Chocolate Lace
At the turn of the century in Czarist Russia, the privileged enjoyed an opulent lifestyle. Eugenia Tay (now Hauser) and her family had a tradition of celebrating first snowfall by drizzling melted caramelized sugar onto the fresh snow. As the … Continue reading
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