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The Toledo Zoo opened in 1900 in Toledo, Ohio and was named the #1 zoo in America by USA Today. It holds 4800 animals and 700 different species. In the 1980s, the zoo was involved in a gorilla breeding project. One of the male gorillas involved in the program was named Max.

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The Bronx Zoo was opened in November 1899. The City of New York allotted 250 acres of land from Bronx Park to the New York Zoological Society for the creation of a zoo. Today, the zoo is recognized as the largest metropolitan zoo in the United States. Originally the zoo had 843 animals in 22 exhibits. The zoo is now home to more than 4,000 animals. It is one of four zoos that are managed by the Wildlife Conservation Society. Throughout its existence, the zoo has been committed to the study of zoology, conservation, and promoting the preservation of wildlife. In addition to its numerous animal exhibits, the zoo has several architectural pieces that are listed as official city landmarks.

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The Louisiana Superdome, formally known as the Mercedes-Benz Superdome, is a sports venue located in New Orleans, Louisiana. It is mainly used as the home field for the National Football League team the New Orleans Saints, but also serves as the venue for other sporting events, such as the Sugar Bowl and the New Orleans College Bowl. The dome gained recognition after housing thousands of people who were seeking shelter during Hurricane Katrina.

The dome opened in 1975 but was closed in 2005 following Hurricane Katrina, which caused damage to the building. In 2006 the dome was completely refurbished and reopened in time for the Saints' home opener game.

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The naked mole rats are an exhibit at the Washington Park Zoo. The zoo, currently named the Oregon Zoo, is located in Portland, Oregon and inside Portland's Washington Park. It opened in 1888 and has become one of the more popular attractions in Portland.

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In Western Minnesota, Marshall High School played Redwood Falls in a homecoming football game on October 17, 1958. Homecoming is a tradition where high schools welcome back former staff, teachers, and students for a celebration. These events often host various activities such as parades, pep rallies, dances, and more. A recurring event is the homecoming football game. In this case, the Marshall Tigers, whose colors are black and orange, hosted the Redwood Falls Cardinals. Redwood Falls won the game 42-0.

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Elizabeth II ascended to the throne of England and all other countries of the Commonwealth on February 6, 1952 following the death of her father King George VI. She received word of her ascension while on tour in Kenya with her husband Prince Philip. Her coronation was on June 2, 1953 in Westminster Abbey. She wore the Imperial State Crown which was originally made for Queen Victoria’s coronation in 1838. (This turned out to be highly ironic as Queen Elizabeth II has surpassed Queen Victoria as the longest reigning British monarch.) While the coronation was broadcast on the radio, per Queen Elizabeth II’s request, it was also the first to be televised. She and her husband Prince Albert have four children: Charles the Prince of Wales and heir apparent; Princess Anne; Prince Andrew, Duke of York; and, Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex.

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Summerfest is a music festival held every June at the Henry Maier Festival Park by Lake Michigan in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The festival is promoted as being "The World Largest Music Festival" since 1999. It contains 11 stages, includes nearly 2000 performances and acts, lasts for 11 days and brings in almost 900,000 people each year. Headliners in the past have included a range of artists such as Paul Simon, Lady Gaga, Luke Bryan, Dierks Bentley, Bon Jovi, The Doors, Eric Clapton, Peter Frampton, Cher, and many more world famous musicians. 

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The Saint Paul Winter Carnival is a festival held in Saint Paul, Minnesota every January. The event began in 1885 when a New York reporter wrote a comment regarding the miserable winters and how uninhabitable it is for residents during that time. This comment offended the resident of Saint Paul who decided to throw a carnival in order to prove the reporter wrong. The Carnival became a recurring event and was held every few years between 1886 and 1941 until 1942, when the carnival became permanent. Events include snow and ice sculpting, art exhibits, puzzle contests, dogsled races, and parades, among other events. There is also a coronation ceremony during which a Royal Family is selected through their fraternal organizations.

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In 1908, the Automobile Club of Buffalo hosted an automobile show at the Convention Hall in Buffalo, NY, from March 9th-14th. Thursday, March 12th was dubbed “Boulevard Day” as any proceeds raised were given to the fund for a boulevard connecting Buffalo, Tonawanda, and Niagara Falls. Admission was 50 cents for adults and 25 cents for children for most of the auto show, however, it was fixed at $1 for Boulevard Day, which brought in around $800 in funds for Niagara Falls Boulevard.

In 1908, there was no safe road for bikes, horses or carriages, and automobiles between Buffalo and Niagara Falls, though one could go by rail or by trolley. The Automotive Club of Buffalo assumed $500,000 would be needed at the time to secure that a 200-foot-wide boulevard could be built. They recognized that Niagara Falls was a busy tourist attraction and as automobiles became more prevalent, a new road would be necessary. They were looking into available options, including petitioning the state legislature to fund and maintain the boulevard. Niagara Falls Boulevard was completed in 1913 by Constantine Construction Company. It was made completely out of brick and spanned from Tonawanda to Niagara Falls. All the original bricks were removed in the 1990's with advances in construction and Niagara Falls Boulevard is still in use today.

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The Saint Paul Winter Carnival is a festival held in Saint Paul, Minnesota every January. The event began in 1885 when a New York reporter wrote a comment regarding the miserable winters and how uninhabitable it is for residents during that time. This comment offended the resident of Saint Paul who decided to throw a carnival in order to prove the reporter wrong. The Carnival became a recurring event and was held every few years between 1886 and 1941 until 1942, when the carnival became permanent. Events include snow and ice sculpting, art exhibits, puzzle contests, dogsled races, and parades, among other events. There is also a coronation ceremony during which a Royal Family is selected through their fraternal organizations.