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Introduction
There are hundreds of interesting and fun facts about New Jersey state worth learning, from...
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One of the first fact about New Jersey that will impress your friends is that...
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Atlantic City is one of the most popular vacation destinations on the east coast. While...
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Before he became one of the most popular musicians in America, Bruce Springsteen was just...
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Taffy is a chewy type of candy that comes in a large variety of flavors...
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Diners are a popular place to grab a meal. While you can find these establishments...
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Beauty pageants have been around for many years. Though many have fallen away, the Miss...
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One of the most interesting New Jersey facts is that it's also called the "Garden...
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Though many people don't know the name William Parker Foulke, he played an important role...
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Thomas Edison has become a more controversial figure in the past few years due to...
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In 1847, Thomas Edison was born in Milan, Ohio. Though that might be his hometown...
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The submarine can be dated to the 1500s when a mathematician first came up with...
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Though bridges and boats are still the typical ways people cross bodies of water, underwater...
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If you're looking for fun facts for New Jersey, you won't be disappointed to learn...
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Of all the highly populated states across the US, New Jersey has the honor of...
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The Hudson River Waterfront Walkway may seem like a pretty but generally unremarkable walking path...
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Built in 1892, Lambert Castle was once the home of a silk mill owner. Through...
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You don't have to be a history buff to know about Washington's famed crossing of...
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The Revolutionary War saw many soldiers displaced from their homes, even when they weren't fighting...
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Fans of New Jersey facts and history love to say that the state was the...
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Since Thomas Edison made New Jersey his home, the state has happily honored the inventor...
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Monopoly is one of the most popular board games around the world. Many have joked...
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Baseball is America's pastime. Based on the British games cricket and rounders, this sport has...
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The Atlantic Coastal Plain is one of the most interesting regions of the United States...
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While there are some typical New Jersey state symbols, there are others that might surprise...
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You can't claim to know information about New Jersey without knowing what the New Jersey...
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Though Maine produces the vast majority of blueberries grown in the United States it's not...
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Like every other state in the US, there's an official New Jersey state motto. "Liberty...
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Thanks to the motion picture projector, you're able to enjoy going to the movies. It...
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The New Jersey state flower can be found all over the east coast. The common...
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New Jersey is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean, making it a popular spot for beach...
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When you look at any official documents about New Jersey state information, you'll see the...
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New Jersey was one of the original 13 colonies, so it's not a surprise that...
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At one point, the Atlantic coastal pine barrens were a unique forest ecosystem that stretched...
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Ellis Island was a major port of entry for immigrants during the 60 years it...
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Since 1935, the goldfinch has been the New Jersey state bird. This cheery, yellow bird...
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The New Jersey state tree was chosen for its symbolism. The red oak is strong...
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One of the funniest and most interesting facts about NJ is that some people in...
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With parts of its structure dating back to 1792, the New Jersey capitol building is...
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President Grover Cleveland gained notoriety as being the only US president to serve two non-consecutive...
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Across the state of New Jersey, there are 52 cities. Most of New Jersey's population...
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In South Jersey there's a legend that dates back over 100 years. Locals claim a...
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For most of the year, Asbury Park is a fairly run-of-the-mill beach town in New...
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This may not be one of the most fun facts on New Jersey but it's...
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Since its release in 1980, Friday the 13th has been one of the most popular...
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Westfield, New Jersey may not be the first place that comes to mind when you...
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If you look at the names of all the US states, you'll notice a few...
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Many people who visit Paterson, New Jersey, don't know about its important industrial history. During...
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Though the British officially settled New Jersey, they weren't the first Europeans to set foot...
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It might surprise you to find out that New Jersey has an incredibly varied climate...
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New Jersey's territory only covers around 7350 square miles. Though that might seem like a...
Conclusion
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