We’ve all been there: standing at the checkout counter when the cashier asks, “Are you a member of our rewards program?” I know that I’m often in a hurry and don’t want to sign up for more texts or emails, but sometimes the rewards program can be really valuable, especially if it’s a store I shop at frequently. If your answer is usually “No, I don’t want to …
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Ohio was the 17th state to join the union on March 1, 1803. Columbus is the state capital and its largest city. Ohio is the 34th largest state and is bordered by the U.S states of Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Kentucky, Indiana, and Michigan.
Ohio gets its name from the Ohio River, which in turn, derives its name from the Seneca (Iroquois) word “ohi:yo”, meaning “good river” or “great …
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Up next in our Spotlight on States series: North Dakota!
North Dakota is a landlocked state in the upper Midwest. It was named after the indigenous Dakota and Sioux people, and it is bordered by Minnesota, South Dakota, Montana, and Canada. North Dakota is the 19th-largest state by area, but is the fourth-least populated and fourth-most sparsely populated with a population of just under 800,000 people.
North Dakota …
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North Carolina was the 12th state to join the union on November 21, 1789. Raleigh is the state capital and Charlotte is its largest city. North Carolina is the 28th largest state in the U.S. and is bordered by the states of Georgia, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the estimated population of North Carolina is 11,046,024 (July 2024 est.); it ranks as …
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Up next in our Spotlight on States series: New York!
New York, also known as the Empire State, was one of the original 13 colonies and became a state on July 26, 1788. It is bordered by Lake Erie, Canada, Lake Ontario, Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and the Atlantic Ocean.
New York’s state capital is Albany, and its biggest city is New York City. As of …
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Do you love grocery shopping? Or is it one of those chores you dread? A shopping list is one of the simplest yet most effective tools for managing grocery trips and improving the experience. Whether scribbled on a piece of paper, typed in a phone app, or spoken into a smart assistant, a shopping list helps keep track of what you need, prevents unnecessary purchases, and makes shopping …
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New Mexico was the 47th state to join the union on January 6, 1912. Santa Fe is the state capital and Albuquerque is its largest city.
New Mexico is the 5th largest state in the U.S. and is bordered by the U.S states of Arizona, Colorado, Oklahoma, Texas and Utah.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the estimated population of New Mexico is 1,409,032 (July 2024 est.); it …
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Up next in our Spotlight on States series: New Jersey!
New Jersey is one of the original 13 colonies and became a state on December 18, 1787. It is one of the smallest states in land area, but has one of the highest population densities. The estimated population in 2024 was 9,500,851. It is bordered by New York, Delaware, Pennsylvania, and the Atlantic Ocean. New Jersey was named …
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New Hampshire was the 9th state to join the union on June 21, 1788. Concord is the state capital and Manchester is its largest city. New Hampshire is the 46th largest state in the U.S. and is bordered by the states of Maine, Massachusetts, and Vermont.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the estimated population of New Hampshire is 1,409,032 (July 2024 est.); it ranks as the 42nd …
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Every year, billions of dollars are spent on heartfelt gifts and memorable experiences to make loved ones feel special on Valentine’s Day. Behind the flowers and chocolates is a booming industry that thrives on this day of love and romance.
Do you buy gifts for Valentine’s Day? Let me know in the comments below, I would love to hear from you!
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