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Happy Maryland Day!

3/25/2021

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                                                             By Silas P. & K.B.S.I

(These facts were provided by 35 interesting facts about Maryland)
Since the 25th is Maryland day, we’ve compiled a few facts about Maryland. Enjoy!

  1. Maryland was originally the capital of the United States of America
  2. Maryland is the 7th state of the United States of America.
  3. Maryland was granted statehood on april 28th of 1788.
  4. Maryland’s state crustacean is the blue crab.
  5. The first successful passenger balloon flight in the United States took place in Baltimore on June 24, 1784.
  6. Harriet Tubman was born in Maryland.
  7. Baltimore is home to America’s first dental college.
  8. Maryland Ranked 9th in popularity.
  9. The first long-distance telegram was sent to Baltimore.
Maryland holds the honors as the first state in the nation to designate a state exercise. Walking became the State Exercise of Maryland on October 1, 2008.
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