Up next in our Spotlight on States series: South Carolina!
The Province of South Carolina was formed in 1712 and it became a royal colony in 1719. It was one of the original thirteen colonies and became the eighth state to ratify the U.S. Constitution on May 23, 1788. After voting to secede in 1860, South Carolina was readmitted to the Union on July 9, 1868, after the …
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Whether it’s a late-night snack, a gallon of milk you forgot to buy, or a quick fill-up for a road trip, convenience stores have become an essential part of our everyday lives. In recent years, the convenience store industry has seen remarkable growth, both in number and influence.
How often do you shop at a convenience store? Let me know in the comment section below!
Rhode Island was the 13th state to join the union on May 29, 1790. Providence is the state capital and its largest city.
Rhode Island is the smallest state in the U.S. and is bordered by the states of Connecticut and Massachusetts. It shares a maritime border with New York in the south, specifically near Block Island.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the estimated population of Rhode …
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Mother’s Day, falling on Sunday, May 11th this year, remains one of the most beloved and commercially significant holidays. As families prepare to honor the women in their lives, consumer behaviors are evolving—both in when and how they shop.
How are you celebrating Mother’s Day this year? Personally, I’m hoping for a day where I don’t have to do any household chores! No cooking or cleaning for me- …
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Up next in our Spotlight on States series: Pennsylvania!
Pennsylvania is a Middle Atlantic state and is one of the original 13 colonies, becoming a state on Dec. 12, 1787. It is bordered by New York, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, West Virginia, and Ohio. The rectangular-shaped state is the 33rd largest in area.
Pennsylvania has two major metropolitan areas: Pittsburgh and Philadelphia, which is the state’s largest city. …
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Oregon was the 33rd state to join the union on February 14, 1859. Salem is the state capital and its largest city is Portland. Oregon is the 9th largest state in the U.S. and is bordered by the U.S states of California, Idaho, Nevada, Washington.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the estimated population of Oregon is 4,272,371 (July 2024 est.); it ranks as the 27th most populous …
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Up next in our Spotlight on States series: Oklahoma!
Oklahoma is located in the middle of the country and is bordered by Kansas, Missouri, Arkansas, Texas, New Mexico, and Colorado. The state’s name is derived from the Choctaw words okla, which means “people” and humma, which translates as “red. Oklahoma is known as the Sooner State.
Oklahoma became the 46th state on November 16, 1907. Its largest city, Oklahoma …
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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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