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The short-length IMAX documentary, To Fly, was released July 1st, 1976. The film debuted in the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum's new exhibition hall to celebrate the building's grand opening and is still shown there each day. The film follows the history of flight and features an 1800s hot air balloon, the U.S. Navy’s Blue Angels, and the Saturn rocket.

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Maine became the 23rd state in March of 1820. The state is densely forested with 17 million acres or over 80% of its total land being wild and/or unclaimed. There are also 32,000 miles of rivers and streams and this geography makes Maine a popular attraction for camping, snowmobiling, skiing, hiking, boating, fishing, and hunting. With only 1.3 million people living in Maine, it is also the 9th least populated state in the US.

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In 1979, New York released the highly popular, ''I Love New York'' tourism slogan. In an effort to mimic their success, Connecticut changed its slogan from, "So Much So Near" to ''Better Yet Connecticut'' in 1983. This new slogan didn't go over any better and state officials had to keep trying at better promotion.

Connecticut's state motto, Qui transtulit sustinet, translates to, "He who transplanted sustains." The state motto is represented on the current Connecticut state seal as part of the state's coat of arms. Along with the Latin motto, the seal shows three grapevines representing the three original colonies of Connecticut - Hartford, New-Haven, and Saybrook. The first Connecticut state seal was picked by the English in 1639. The seal was updated after the Revolutionary War in May of 1784 but has not been altered since.

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Comox is a small town on the coast of Vancouver Island, British Columbia. 15,000 people live in Comox year round but the pleasant weather, golf course, close proximity to ski slopes, as well as the hunting and fishing opportunities bring thousands of tourists each year. Two museums are located in town, the Comox Museum and Archives and the Comox Air Force Museum which covers the history of the city's Canadian air force base, CFB (Canadian Forces Base). As additional entertainment, every year in August Comox hosts the Filberg Festival celebrating artists and musicians.

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In 1903, the California poppy became the state's official flower. Every year, California schools celebrate California Poppy Day on April 6th, a holiday established in 2010. On this day, schools and conservation organizations teach the value of native plants and why it is important to respect California's natural resources. The California quail became the official state bird much later in 1931. The California quail is a highly adaptable bird and very hardy, especially in its native drought prone climate.

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Betsy Ross was an 18th century American upholsterer who is best known for sewing the first American flag in her home in Philadelphia. For this reason, Philadelphia has come to be called “The birthplace of the American flag,” and her home was dubbed the “Flag House.”

In 1898, the Flag House and Betsy Ross Memorial Association raised enough money to purchase and restore the home, then convert it into a museum. They also purchased the two adjoining properties with the hope of creating a public garden. The property was given to the city of Philadelphia in 1941, and in 1976, the remains of Ross and her third husband, John Claypoole, were moved to the garden next to the house. The Philadelphia Historical Society took over the property in 1995 and still maintains it today.

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David C. Cook is a nonprofit Christian publishing company founded in Chicago. When the company opened its doors in 1875, its focus was to provide Sunday school curriculums. In fact, David Caleb Cook, the company founder, provided Christian songs and lessons to children displaced by the Chicago Fire. The publisher has since expanded its operations to produce other items including books, comic books, toys, games, and buttons such as this one. The beacon has often been used as a symbol of spirituality amongst Christians. 

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Anzac Day is a day of national remembrance which is celebrated on the 25th of April every year in Australia and New Zealand. "ANZAC" stands for Australian and New Zealand Army Corps. This day commemorates the first military action of Australian and New Zealand soldiers in World War I when they fought at Gallipoli against the Ottoman Empire in Turkey. More than 8,000 soldiers lost their lives in this skirmish and Anzac Day is meant to honor their sacrifice.

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