July 4th of ’77, the Independence Day celebration is a relatively subdued affair compared to what we have come to expect in this day of huge fireworks extravaganzas. Just a simple dinner at a local restaurant with a few close friends and colleagues. Of course, simple is an understatement considering...
by Jeffrey Kontur · Published December 23, 2013 · Last modified February 5, 2014
Every state has an official state flower, animal, tree, slogan, etc. but where does it stop? Here’s a roundup of some pretty wacky official state symbols. Beverage: Milk (DE) Star: Dubhe (UT) Wild Animal Game Species: Gray Squirrel (KY) Saltwater Mammal: Dolphin (FL) Yacht: Courageous (RI) Crustacean: Maryland Blue Crab...