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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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The Prospect Park Zoo is located in Brooklyn, New York. It is part of the Wildlife Conservation Society, which partnered with the New York Department of Parks and Recreation in the 1980s to create a zoo that mimicked the natural habitats of its animals. Groundbreaking on the zoo began in 1987, and it was opened to the public in 1993. It contains over 400 animals representing more than 100 species.

The zoo is part of the Wildlife Conservation Society’s network of animal parks in New York City. The others include the Bronx Zoo, the Central Park Zoo, the New York Aquarium, and the Queens Zoo. It offers programs for kids and families, including a Girl Scouts program, summer camp, and a Discovery Center where children can interact with and learn about the zoo’s animals.

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The lyrics, "It's round on the end and "Hi" in the Middle," "O-HI-O!" comes from a 1922 Broadway musical, The Hotel Mouse. The story is about a girl who tells riddles; one of the songs, Round on the End, High in the Middle, is a riddle that refers to the state of Ohio. In 1940, the Ohio State University Marching Band played Round on the End, High in the Middle for the first time; and by the 1950s, it would be part of the band's field formation. In 1977, Devo, a band from Akron, Ohio, featured a similar lyric in their song Jocko Homo. They sing, "I got a rhyme that comes in a riddle." "O-Hi-O!" "What's round on the end and high in the middle?" "O-Hi-O!"

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Residents refer to Sault Sainte Marie, Michigan as “The Soo,” and a city with the same name lies across the St. Marys River in Canada. “Sault” is an old French word for rapids, while “Sainte Marie” honors the Virgin Mary. The city has passed from the French, to the British, and finally to the Americans. In the present day, Sault Sainte Marie relies largely on river shipping and tourism. Boats navigate the rapids through a series of locks, which alter water levels to allow ships to pass. Visitors come for outdoor activities like fishing, watersports, and hiking, and also to see attractions like the Soo Locks Park and other parks, museums, and historical buildings.