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Brigadier General Caesar Rodney of Dover is shown on the reverse of the 1999 Delaware state quarter. On July 1, 1776, he traveled 80 miles on horseback to Philadelphia to vote for the United States' | Brigadier General Caesar Rodney of Dover is shown on the reverse of the 1999 Delaware state quarter. On July 1, 1776, he traveled 80 miles on horseback to Philadelphia to vote for the United States' | ||
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+ | ===== More Chickens Than People ===== | ||
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+ | There are more hens in Delaware than people.[([[https:// | ||
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+ | ===== Lowest Average Altitude ===== | ||
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+ | Delaware has the lowest average altitude of any state, at around 60 feet above sea level.[([[https:// | ||
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+ | ===== First Study Abroad ===== | ||
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+ | When Professor Raymond W. Kirkbride sent eight juniors to France in 1923, the University of Delaware started the first study abroad program in the United States.[([[https:// | ||
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+ | ===== Punkin Chunkin Association ===== | ||
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+ | The Punkin Chunkin Association' | ||
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+ | ===== Horseshoe Crabs ===== | ||
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+ | Delaware has the world' | ||
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+ | ===== No Sales Tax ===== | ||
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+ | Delaware has no sales tax, making it a popular destination for budget-conscious visitors.[([[https:// | ||
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+ | ===== Delaware Memorial Bridge ===== | ||
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+ | The Delaware Memorial Bridge, was opened in 1951, is the world' | ||
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+ | ===== Court of Chancery ===== | ||
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+ | The Court of Chancery is a unique court in Delaware. The court is the foremost business court in the United States, and its decisions create Delaware law, notably in corporate entity and fiduciary cases, and are cited as authoritative by other states.[([[https:// | ||
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+ | ===== Dover International Speedway ===== | ||
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+ | Dover International Speedway, often known as the " | ||
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+ | ===== Delaware’s Rehoboth Beach ===== | ||
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+ | Tourism is a significant business. Due to the number of visitors from Washington D.C. that come to enjoy the Atlantic' | ||
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+ | ===== William Burton ===== | ||
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+ | During the Civil War, Delaware stayed in the Union. According to Governor William Burton, "his state was the first to join the Union by ratifying the constitution, | ||
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+ | ===== First State National Historical Park ===== | ||
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+ | When it was established in 2013, First State National Historical Park was formerly known as First State National Monument. The park is a collection of sites located throughout the Delaware Valley, as well as some in Pennsylvania. It tells the story of Dutch, Swedish, English, Finnish, and German settlers and their early interactions with Native Americans.[([[https:// | ||
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+ | ===== Atlantic Coastal Plain ===== | ||
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+ | The Atlantic Coastal Plain is a region in the United States' | ||
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+ | ===== Delaware River ===== | ||
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+ | The Delaware River originates in New York's Catskill Mountains before flowing south and draining into Delaware Bay. It forms part of the Pennsylvania-New York boundary as well as the whole Pennsylvania-New Jersey border.[([[https:// | ||
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+ | ===== Delaware' | ||
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+ | One interesting fact about Delaware is how the state colors, Colonial Blue and Buff, came to be. Colonial Blue is a deep royal blue, while Buff is a golden Beige. This was inspired by General George Washington' | ||
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+ | ===== Eastern Tiger Swallowtail ===== | ||
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+ | The Eastern Tiger Swallowtail has been the official butterfly of Delaware since 1999. Males are yellow with black lines, while females have blue under their wings. They look like bird droppings as little caterpillars, |