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Introduction
There are many interesting and fun facts about Florida state history and culture, especially since...
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One of the fun facts of Florida you might not think of is that Florida...
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You've probably seen orange juice commercials brag about their orchards in Florida. Well, that's not...
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Cape Canaveral is where NASA conducts its launches. However, you might be surprised to know...
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Florida is one of the most popular destinations in the world. So, it's no surprise...
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Though golf might have started in Scotland, it's become a favorite pastime in Florida. The...
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Florida's great weather makes it one of the best places to grow vegetables in the...
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Many USA states have little nicknames that they go by. Often they're printed on license...
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Since Florida is well known for producing oranges, it's not surprising the orange blossom was...
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Muhammad Ali is known as one of the best boxers in history. One interesting fact...
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Florida isn't just a hotspot for vacation-goers; it's also a popular place for people to...
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Florida is the spring break getaway capital in the USA. However, many of those spring...
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Everyone knows European explorers settled in the USA. However, most people focus on Plymouth Rock...
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When people think of Key West, Florida, they often think about beaches and boating. They...
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Miami's streets are full of beautiful buildings. However, if you're not an architecture fanatic, you...
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Everglades National Park is one of the most popular parks on the East Coast. One...
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It's common knowledge that many people who head to Florida want to spend time on...
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Florida is a state with thousands of bodies of both fresh and saltwater. Since it's...
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When you think about big cats native to the US, you probably think about mountain...
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You already read that the World Golf Hall Of Fame is found in Florida. Yet...
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The Apollo 11 mission is one of the most important parts of USA history. It...
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With an average of 237 sunny days a year, it's no wonder that Florida was...
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You've probably heard of Big Foot or Sasquatch, but have you ever heard of Skunk...
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If Florida doesn't come to mind when you hear the word grapefruit, you should change...
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Florida has over 1,000 lakes within its borders, so one of them had to be...
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Britton Hill may only reach an elevation level of 345 feet, but it's still the...
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When you hear the word "Florida" being used so often to just refer to the...
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While some parts of the USA became known for their dinosaur fossils, no dino paleontologists...
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Orlando is home to some of the most popular family destinations in the USA. Walt...
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The Florida Everglades is one of the most important landmarks in Florida. It's home to...
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Before the moon landing, the USA was still hard at work doing space launches. One...
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As you've learned, Florida was first settled by Spanish explorers. Juan Ponce De León led...
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While the first airplane flight took place in North Carolina in 1903, the first passenger...
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Since Florida is home to the first in-depth exploration by European explorers, it's also where...
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The Civil War was a dark time in American History. Every state had to choose...
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Though it's the location of the first European settlement in North America, Florida isn't one...
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Carrabelle, Florida may not be as recognizable as other cities in the state, but it...
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You've already learned that Florida's highest point only reaches 345 feet above sea level. However...
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Floridians who live near the Alabama state line are familiar with the annual mullet toss...
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On April 1st, 2007, 9753 children and their parents gathered in Winter Haven, Florida. Why...
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Carrabelle's police station has grown over the years, but the town's memorable landmark is still...
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You might think Florida's capital is Orlando, Miami, or Fort Lauderdale since they're often the...
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Florida's sunny weather makes it a popular destination for people looking to relocate. Whether you're...
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Many facts about the state of Florida discuss its climate and landscape, which were not...
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The West Indian manatee is a threatened marine mammal species that calls the Florida coast...
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Since Florida is a peninsula, much of it has a coastal border. However, the same...
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Frank Lloyd Wright was a famed architect who designed over 1000 buildings. Usually, Wisconsin is...
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As you know, Florida isn't well-known for being hilly or elevated. You might still be...
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Coral reefs are an essential part of the ocean ecosystem in many places. One of...
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As a coastal state, Florida has many rivers that run through it on the way...
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Walt Disney World is one of the biggest reasons people travel to Florida. This resort...
Conclusion
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