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Introduction
There are hundreds of interesting and fun facts about Rhode Island state to learn, including...
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While it's most commonly just called "Rhode Island" the state's name is much longer. For...
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Central Falls is the smallest of the small, spanning a little over one square mile...
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If you visit Rhode Island, you have to try the official state drink. Coffee milk...
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Nicknames are fun and this state is no exception. Rhode Island's state nickname is the...
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As the first offshore wind farm, Block Island Wind Farm led the way for renewable...
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Rhode Island isn't made up of just one land mass. The state has multiple islands...
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People who have seen the movie "Jaws" may not think this fact about Rhode Island...
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Green Animals Topiary Gardens isn't just one of the most unique attractions in the state,...
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Brown University is known for being one the few colleges in the country to reach...
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Like every other state in the country, there's an official Rhode Island state motto. Most...
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As a sport, tennis can be traced back to 1873 in France. But it would...
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Polo may have never become a sensation among the general population, but it's always been...
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To decide on the state's symbols, Rhode Island legislation has often turned to its citizens...
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Another fun fact about Rhode Island is it's a very "Italian" state. Roughly 18% of...
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One of the puzzling state facts about Rhode Island is the density of the population...
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To many, Jerimoth Hill is just a small, natural elevation in Foster, Rhode Island. What...
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The White Horse Tavern in Newport is largely considered to be the oldest and longest-running...
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In 1897, the local governments tasked schoolchildren with the responsibility of choosing the Rhode Island...
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Though Rhode Island has access to the Atlantic Ocean, it's surrounded by shallow coastal waters...
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As a coastal state, it shouldn't be surprising that many Rhode Island state parks include...
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Newport, Rhode Island has a longstanding history of sailing. Since the 1700s, it's been a...
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Surprisingly, one of the least-known facts about Rhode Island is that it was one of...
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In the late-1800s, voting for the Rhode Island state tree began. The red maple was...
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Everyone knows that Rhode Island is a small state. It's even been joked about in...
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In 1953, John F. Kennedy's marriage to Jacqueline Bouvier made national and international headlines. At...
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If you're a history lover searching for interesting Rhode Island facts, keep reading. You'll learn...
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When explorers and colonists came to America, Rhodes Island remained uninhabited by Europeans. That changed...
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The 1st Rhode Island Regiment is historically regarded as the first troop made up of...
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Without Roger Williams, you likely wouldn't be reading this list of Rhode Island facts and...
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The Baptist Christian religion can be traced back to Holland in the early 1600s. English...
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When the US joined World War II, it was expected that every state would contribute...
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Before colonists came to America, explorers traveled across the sea to investigate the "New World"...
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The Rhode Island state flag might have a simple design, but it's also memorable and...
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Sitting atop the Rhode Island state capitol, you'll see the statue of a man. Though...
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A list of cool facts about Rhode Island wouldn't be complete without mentioning the capitol...
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Independence Day is arguably the most important holiday in the USA. All over the country...
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The Industrial Revolution changed the way people were able to work. It sped up the...
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Diners are found all over the country. New Jersey is even famous for having more...
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Sideburns wouldn't have become the popular facial hair trend they were in the 70s and...
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Fire sprinklers revolutionized the way flames were extinguished by helping keep them under control while...
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In 1904, traffic history was made. In Newport, Rhode Island, a man was sentenced to...
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If you're into Rhode Island history facts, you'll be interested to know that the oldest...
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You might be surprised to find out that the Rhode Island state bird is a...
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Since Rhode Island is a small state on the coast, it doesn't share many state...
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Winning the US Open is one of the most prestigious and sought-after titles golfers can...
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In most cases, you can find the name origins of most of the states in...
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In the heart of historic Newport, Rhode Island, you'll find the picturesque Redwood Library and...
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Another Rhode Island fact is that it was the first colony to declare independence from...
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Though Rhode Island was one of the first colonies in North America, it was the...
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Today, Rhode Island has a diverse population of animals both on land and underwater. However...
Conclusion
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