Category Archives: North America

A Star Is Born- Oregon

On February 14th, 1859 Oregon joined the union as the 33rd state.  Here are some quick facts about the “Beaver State”: Capital: Salem Population: 3,831,074 (2010/27th) Area: 97,073 square miles (10th) Name Origin: English made up term for a river … Continue reading

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A Star Is Born- Arizona

On February 14th, 1912 Arizona joined the union as the 48th state.  Here are some quick facts about the “Grand Canyon State”: Capital: Phoenix Population: 6,392,017 (2010/16th) Area: 114,000 square miles (6th) Name Origin: Spanish interpretation of an Aztec word … Continue reading

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A Star Is Born- Massachusetts

On February 6th, 1788 Massachusetts joined the union as the 6th state.  Here are some quick facts about the “Bay State”: Capital: Boston Population: 6,547,629 (2010/14th) Area: 8,257 square miles (45th) Name Origin: Algonquian word meaning “at the great hill” … Continue reading

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The Traveling Geek- Hockey Hall of Fame

There are a few places that are sacred for sports fans.  For those who love hockey one of them is the Hockey Hall of Fame in Toronto, Canada.  It was first established in 1945 and has been in its present … Continue reading

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A Star Is Born- Kansas

On January 29th, 1861 Kansas joined the union as the 34th state.  Here are some quick facts about the “Sunflower State”: Capital: Topeka Population: 2,853,118 (2010/33rd) Area: 82,264 square miles (14th) Name Origin: Sioux word meaning “people of the south … Continue reading

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