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 There are more hens in Delaware than people.[([[https://www.unitedcorporate.com/blog/5-things-you-did-not-know-about-delaware/|unitedcorporate]])]
+===== Lowest Average Altitude =====
+Delaware has the lowest average altitude of any state, at around 60 feet above sea level.[([[https://www.statista.com/statistics/1325529/lowest-points-united-states-state/|statista]])]
+===== First Study Abroad =====
+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://www.udel.edu/academics/global/study-abroad/history/|udel]])]
+===== Punkin Chunkin Association =====
+The Punkin Chunkin Association's annual world championship tournament is held in Delaware. Plenty of people are expected to witness teams launch pumpkins every year.[([[https://eu.delawareonline.com/story/news/local/2019/05/28/delawares-punkin-chunkin-look-back-through-history/1258754001/|delawareonline]])]
+===== Horseshoe Crabs =====
+Delaware has the world's biggest colony of horseshoe crabs.[([[https://www.nj.gov/drbc/basin/living/horseshoe-crabs.html|nj]])]
+===== No Sales Tax =====
+Delaware has no sales tax, making it a popular destination for budget-conscious visitors.[([[https://www.visitdelaware.com/things-to-do/shopping|visitdelaware]])]
+===== Delaware Memorial Bridge =====
+The Delaware Memorial Bridge, was opened in 1951, is the world's longest twin-span suspension bridge. The bridge connects the states of Delaware and New Jersey.[([[https://study.com/academy/lesson/delaware-memorial-bridge-construction-history.html|study]])]
+===== Court of Chancery =====
+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://corplaw.delaware.gov/delaware-court-chancery-supreme-court/|corplaw]])]
+===== Dover International Speedway =====
+Dover International Speedway, often known as the "Monster Mile", is located in Delaware and stages two NASCAR races each year. [([[https://www.visitdelawarevillages.com/things-to-do/nascar-racing/|visitdelawarevillages]])]
+===== Delaware’s Rehoboth Beach =====
+Tourism is a significant business. Due to the number of visitors from Washington D.C. that come to enjoy the Atlantic's sandy beach as a vacation destination, Delaware's Rehoboth Beach has been dubbed "The Nation's Summer Capital".[([[https://www.lavidanomad.com/what-delaware-is-best-known-for/|lavidanomad]])]
+===== William Burton =====
+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, and would be the last to leave it".[([[https://www.fsresidential.com/delaware/delaware-property-management-companies/|fsresidential]])]
+===== First State National Historical Park =====
+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://eu.usatoday.com/story/travel/destinations/2013/07/13/delaware-first-state-national-park-service-national-monument/2513997/|usatoday]])]
+===== Atlantic Coastal Plain =====
+The Atlantic Coastal Plain is a region in the United States' east that stretches from Florida to New Jersey.[([[https://www.nps.gov/frst/learn/nature/geologicformations.htm|nps]])]
+===== Delaware River =====
+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://a-z-animals.com/blog/where-does-the-delaware-river-start/|a-z-animals]])]
+===== Delaware's State Colors =====
+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's outfit.[([[https://viola.delaware.gov/delaware-facts-symbols/|viola]])]
+===== Eastern Tiger Swallowtail =====
+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, which helps them hide from predators. As they expand in size, they become green and have snake-like eyespots.[([[https://butterflywebsite.com/articles/tiger-swallowtails.cfm|butterflywebsite]])]

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