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Which of the United States are correctly referred to as commonwealths and not states?
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Which state is known as the "Gem State"?
Which U.S. state has the most operating roller coasters?
I'm a student in middle school, and I'd appreciate it a lot if you guys could send me some information on the state of Georgia.
What is the meaning of the name "Hawaii" and the name "Idaho"?
What state was formerly known as the "Hog and Hominy State"?
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Which U.S. state produces the most coal?
What is the least populous state in the United States?
How many (and which) states have state lotteries?
Is the state of Indiana the only state in the United States that uses lethal injection?
Which U.S. state has the largest active volcano?
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The state of North Carolina is nicknamed âThe Tar Heel State.â Where did this nickname originate? What does it mean?
El Salvador is most closely equivalent in size to what U.S. state?
How does Kansas rank as far as miles of road per state?
What is the only U.S. state that has never had a earthquake?
What states other than New Jersey do not allow customers to pump their own gas at gas stations?
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