central america
Central America, once home to the Mayan Civilization, offers a Wander-worthy mix of old and modern.
39 Interesting Facts About New Jersey
Interesting Facts About New Jersey 1. Some of the most prolific inventions of the 20th century happened right here in New Jersey. One was done by Thomas Edison when he introduced the world to his idea of an electric light bulb. At his laboratory in Menlo Park, Edison built his first high resistance, incandescent electric light. Edison was born in Ohio on February 11, 1847.
Sriram NadarajanPublished about a year ago in Wander45 Interesting Facts About Virginia
Interesting facts about Virginia 1. Virginia was named after Queen Elizabeth I, who was called the Virgin Queen. 2. Virginia was one of the 13 Colonies in the American Revolution.
Sriram NadarajanPublished about a year ago in Wander37 Important Facts About New Hampshire
New Hampshire facts 1. The state is nicknamed “The Granite State” because granite from the state was supplied for building structures mainly in Boston and Washington D.C., and many other small towns. The pink colored Conway Granite and the gray colored Concord Granite are two granites that were quarried locally and shipped widely. The granites got their names from the towns in which they were first quarried.[1]
Sriram NadarajanPublished about a year ago in Wander36 Interesting Facts About Washington
Facts about Washington 1. Natural calamity can strike anywhere, and there have been places where natural disasters are one too many. Luckily, Washington is one of those places that never had any major natural disasters. However, other locations may also be safe when it comes to natural disasters. What is so fascinating about Washington? Well, you may find it hard to believe, but ten volcanoes surround Washington. Luckily for the residents, none of these have ever erupted and will stay calm according to forecasts. However, the state is prone to disaster from flooding.
Sriram NadarajanPublished about a year ago in Wander
44 Important Facts About Indiana
Indiana facts 1. Did you know that on 29th August 1958, the “King of Pop” Michael Jackson was born in Gary, Indiana?[1]
Sriram NadarajanPublished about a year ago in Wander
50 Interesting Facts About Oklahoma
Interesting facts about Oklahoma 1. The name of the state is derived from the choctaw words “okla” and “humma”, meaning “red people”.[1]
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43 Interesting Facts About Vermont
Facts about Vermont 1. Vermont was previously an independent country Before Vermont became the 14th state, it existed as an independent nation for 14 years. It became independent in 1777 following clashes over land. The development allowed locals to begin printing their currency, enacting laws that banned slavery and established postal service.
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47 Interesting Facts About Arkansas
Facts about Arkansas 1. Did you know that Spanish explorer Hernando de Soto was the first European to reach Arkansas in 1541?[2]
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57 Interesting Facts About North Carolina
Interesting facts about North Carolina 1. A state with multiple nicknames North Carolina has many nicknames, the most common being the ‘Tar Heel State.’ It is believed that the name has its origin in the state’s early history. North Carolina was and is a leading producer of tar, turpentine, rosin, and pitch. ‘Tar Heel’ was a term used for workers who went barefoot to collect sap used for the production of tar and pitch. It was a derogatory term associated with low-class workers. During the Civil War, soldiers began to call themselves ‘tar heels’ and completely annulled the shame and humiliation associated with this moniker. Today, North Carolina is known the world over as the ‘Tar Heel State.’[1]
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35 Interesting Facts About Maryland
Facts about Maryland 1. Paleo-Indians first inhabited what is now the state of Maryland. Archaeologists have found artifacts such as beads and arrowheads that date back to 13,000 years ago. They believe the Paleo-Indians came from other parts of North America to hunt bison and caribou. In later years, Native American tribes moved into the region, including the Lenape, Nanticoke, Susquehannock, Shawnee, and Powhatan tribes.
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45 Interesting Facts About Utah
Utah facts 1. Utah gets its name from the Native American tribe, Ute. The tribe has lived here for centuries, much before the first Europeans arrived in America. While traditionally the Ute tribe hunted, fished and gathered food, they also traded with other Native American tribes and with the Spanish. In fact, after they bought horses from the Spanish, the manner in which the tribe functioned changed dramatically. The state now has three tribal reservations.[2]
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49 Interesting Facts About Alabama
Facts about Alabama 1. The state was named after the Alabama River. The origin of the word Alabama is considered to be from two words “Alba and Amo”. Alba refers to vegetables, herbs; and plants while Amo refers to gatherer or picker. The combination of these words “vegetation pickers” describes the Alabama Indians who were the early settlers in the region.[1]
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