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STATES

Chloe Effron

What do Frank Sinatra, the Jersey Devil, and the pork roll have in common? All three legends were spawned in New Jersey.

Kate Horowitz








Chloe Effron

Blanketed in forests, and bordered on one side by thousands of miles of coastline, Maine is full of wonders both natural and human-made.

Anna Green




Chloe Effron

13. You can thank Patty Hill, a resident of the Bluegrass State, the next time you launch into "Happy Birthday."

Jeff Wells










Chloe Effron

Bordering Louisiana, Texas, Oklahoma, Missouri, Tennessee, and Mississippi, America’s landlocked 25th state is full of food festivals, spooky legends, and rare animals.

Anna Green