Texas State Facts
Entered Union: Dec. 29, 1845 (28th State)Organized as republic: 1836Present constitution adopted: 1876
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State abbreviation/Postal code: Tex./TXNickname: The Lone Star…
Virginia State Facts
Entered Union: June 25, 1788 (10th State)Present constitution adopted: 1970
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State abbreviation/Postal code: Va. / VANicknames: The Old Dominion; Mother of…
Because hurricanes often occur at the same time, officials assign short, distinctive names to the storms to avoid confusion among weather stations, coastal bases, and ships at sea. Since 1953…
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Oddball Holidays
Five state holidays you may not know by Elissa Haney Do you have Casimir Pulaski Day off? Kids in Illinois do. Many states observe legal holidays that are specific…
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Here are some movies to watch with mom on Mother's Day. by Jennie Wood Sandra Bullock won an Oscar for her role in The Blind Side Related Links Showbiz Moms…
