New York City hasn't always been called the Big Apple. (For that matter, it hasn't always been New York City either. What's up, New Amsterdam?) But …
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Capitalize This! The State Capitals Quiz and More on The Fifty Nifty States
Every state has a capital city, which houses the government where all the legislative action happens. How much do you know about these capitals? Take our quiz to find out.
The island of Guam is about 30 miles (48.2 kilometers) long and maybe only 12 miles (19.3 kilometers) across at its widest point. A tiny island like …
Some states have very straightforward names. Pennsylvania? Named for William Penn and the sylvan woods found in the state. Virginia? Named for …
Some state nicknames make perfect sense: The Aloha State (Hawaii), the Empire State (New York), even the Beaver State (Oregon). But some labels are a …
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