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Ohio: The Buckeye State
It's a Big State with a Long History Ohio is a midwestern state with a population of almost 12 million people. And, Ohioans have played an important role in the history of America. But it's important to realize that the history of Ohio began long before Europeans...
Florida: The Sunshine State
Florida is called the Sunshine State for a very good reason: It's very sunny. And, with 1,350 miles of coastline, it's also a very sandy state. The Sunshine State has over 4,500 sun-drenched islands that are at least 10 acres in size. And some are considerably larger....
Massachusetts: The Bay State
Massachusetts is a state with a rich history. (Actually, it's officially called the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, but for the rest of this post, we'll refer to it as a state.) Much of the state's history is tied to Boston which is the largest city and the state...
Good Grammar Pays
If you're a typical young student, you may believe that grammar is just another semi-boring subject that won't have much of an impact on your future. But if you believe that, you're mistaken. Actually, grammar is one of the most important and useful subjects you can...
Virginia: An Uncommon Commonwealth
Virginia is a state with a rich history, but it’s not officially called the state of Virginia; it’s called the commonwealth of Virginia. Commonwealth is a traditional English word that means the place was founded for the common good of all people who live there. Four...
Hawaii: An Island Paradise
Hawaii is a state that consists of a series of islands in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. Hawaii is the only U.S. state located outside North America, and it’s the only state completely surrounded by the beautiful waters of the Pacific Ocean. Hawaii is a string of...
10 Tips for Writing Better Essays
10 Tips for Writing Better Essays Throughout your educational career, and well beyond it, you’ll be asked—and at times you’ll be required—to write brief essays. In an effort to save you some educational headaches, I’ll let you in on a little secret that I didn’t learn...
New York City
It's Like No Other Place on Earth New York City is one of the most amazing places on Planet Earth. It's not just a big city; there are several cities on the planet that have more people. But no city has more influence. The city of New York is divided into 5 separate...
Texas: The Lone Star State
It's a Huge State with a Rich History The name Texas comes from the Native American word tejas which means friends. During its long history six different nations have ruled over Texas, but after lots of struggles and a war with Mexico, Texas finally became a state in...
California: The Golden State
It's the State with the Most People...by Far! When measured by the number of people who live there, California is America's biggest state by far. To help you think about how many people live in the Golden State, consider this: If you added up everybody who lives in...