In Maine, you could buy your own private island for only $40,000.
Michigan has more shoreline than any other state, except
Alaska.
In Hawaii, you can mail a coconut anywhere in the world, without any kind of packaging.
In Hawaii, you can mail a coconut anywhere in the world, without any kind of packaging.
Over 10 billion donuts are consumed in the US every year.
20% of all American meals are eaten in the car.
At
6 feet, 4 inches Abraham Lincoln was the tallest U.S. President.
In 1862, pharmacist James Vernor was trying to create a new
drink when he was called away to serve our country in the Civil War. When he
returned, 4 years later, the drink he had stored in an oak case had a new delicious
gingery flavor.
In Alaska, a jokester once burned over 100 tires in a dormant volcano to make it seem like it was coming alive on April Fools.
In Arizona, mules are still used to bring mail in 2 places.
South Dakota set the quickest temperature change when it got 49 degrees hotter in 2 minutes.
Did you know any of these?
Which one did you like the best?
Love in Christ,
Julia Ryan♥
Oh wow! The only one I sort-of knew was about Abraham Lincoln; the rest was entertaining, hilarious, and interesting news to me! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteYou are so welcome, Bethany! I had so much fun getting these all together. I even found enough for another blog post for this series. I hope to post it later on. :) I'm glad you enjoyed it and thanks for commenting!
DeleteWow! That would be so cool to have a mule-riding mail carrier!!!!!!!!!! Would that new drink happen to be ginger ale or root beer? Those are some interesting facts! Great job!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteLove In Him,
~Hadassah Grace~
Hahaa, it would be awesome to get one of your letters from a mule! ;) Though, it would take FOREVER! Yes, it was ginger ale. :) It was actually the first soda ever manufactured and it was from Detroit, MI! :D I'm so glad you liked them. ♥
DeleteLOL! I loved the third one! If you ever go to Hawaii, Julia, make sure to send me a coconut. :D
ReplyDeleteHaha! Of course, but you'll have to do the same if you ever go to Hawaii! ;)
DeleteHmm interesting especially the fact that mules are still used for mail.
ReplyDeleteYeah, I know! I thought is was really cool. :)
DeleteWow, amazing facts! And quite hilarious :) I liked the third and last.
ReplyDeleteHahaa! I think everyone loved those! :D
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