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Introduction
There are a lot of interesting and fun facts about Massachusetts State to learn, including...
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First on this list of fun facts on Massachusetts is that it's also called the...
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After a long, cold winter in 1620, the pilgrims' life in the New World seemed...
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In 1775, rebellion against Britain was in full swing in North America. To alert that...
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Founded in 1634, Boston Common is the oldest public park in the country. Throughout its...
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It can be hard to think of a time before subway systems. Especially since the...
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Alexander Graham Bell was originally from Scotland. He moved to Canada in 1870 and then...
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One of the most interesting facts on Massachusetts is that it was the home of...
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Not many people know who James Naismith is, but he was an important figure in...
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Harvard is not only one of the most prestigious universities in the country, but it's...
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New England is a region of the US that's made up of six of the...
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Blue Hills Reservation is a state park just outside of the Greater Boston area. The...
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You can find the Port of Boston in Boston Harbor. While it's not well-known, this...
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One of the most important Massachusetts history facts is that it was the site of...
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If you want to look up the official Massachusetts state bird, you'll find two answers...
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If you look at the Massachusetts State flag, you'll see the words "ense petit placidam...
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Chocolate chip cookies are a classic treat that's beloved around the world. Next time you...
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The Pilgrims first landed on Plymouth Rock after fleeing England. What some people don't know...
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The Massachusetts State seal is one of the oldest in the country. The original design...
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If you want to learn some fun facts for Massachusetts, you should look up "All...
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If you're a nature lover, you'll enjoy learning about Massachusetts state parks. There are over...
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If you want to see the Massachusetts State mammal, you'll have to head to the...
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The Right Whale is the state mammal, but a land mammal still represents the state...
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The postal service is one of the longest-running US services in the country. It even...
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You've already seen that Massachusetts has an official motto on the state seal. However, the...
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Many lists of state facts about Massachusetts never mention that there's an official Massachusetts state...
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Massachusetts is no stranger to inventing sweet treats that became popular nationwide. In 1891, the...
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In 1993, Massachusetts named the baked navy bean the official state bean. This is, in...
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As part of New England, Massachusetts has many land borders, despite its relatively small territory...
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Dunkin Donuts can be found in every state in the continental US. The first shop...
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Even residents don't know the Massachusetts state gem. Rhodonite is a pink-colored gem that has...
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John Smith was an English soldier and explorer who traveled to the New World in...
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One piece of information on Massachusetts most people know is its capital. Boston has the...
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Massachusetts might have five land borders, but it's not a land-locked state. It also has...
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When the Pilgrims first landed in Massachusetts, they were unprepared for the harsh weather. In...
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Though Massachusetts was home to some pivotal moments of the Revolutionary War, it wasn't the...
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Long before the Plymouth Colony was settled in 1620, explorers were no strangers to the...
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Between 1692 and 1693, Massachusetts was a scary place to live in if you stood...
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A little-known part of Massachusetts facts and history is that it's the home of the...
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Rockport is a small town on the Massachusetts coast. It's also home to a unique...
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The word "Massachusetts" comes from a Native American tribe that John Smith encountered during his...
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Mayflower is the ship that carried the Pilgrims across the ocean. It's also the name...
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You might not know that there's a Massachusetts state tree. It grows all over the...
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If you visit Massachusetts, you'll have a chance to see the lake with the longest...
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One of the most interesting facts on Massachusetts is also an interactive one. There are...
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While Pennsylvania has become synonymous with chocolate in the United States, that's not where the...
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Though she has become something of a legend, Lizzie Borden was a very real woman...
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Though Salem, Massachusetts is still a thriving little town, not many of its original structures...
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There are many reasons to visit the Boston Athenaeum. It's one of the oldest independent...
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The USS Salem is a decommissioned navy cruiser that served in World War II. Today...
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You might debate whether this is one of the scariest or most fun facts for...
Conclusion
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