How Well Do You Know America?
I’m interested in many topics, typically revolving around the United States. With this blog, we will explore peculiar history from sea to shining sea, discover interesting facts about the states, and even refine our understanding about the English language along the way. Oh, and if you find yourself famished during this adventure, be sure to consult my food posts for some delectable, yet All-American, sustenance! Onward, American!
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Elemental Exploration No. 79
For basically all of human history, a shiny, yellowish metal was used to make jewelry, coins, and sometimes tools. This metal was so chemically resistant that it could be found in its elemental form, especially along rivers. This metal has always been praised for its beauty and resistance to tarnishing. Some civilizations associated this metal…
The First States Could’ve Been Larger
Did you know that the Thirteen Colones’ borders changed over time? It isn’t like the settlers claimed predefined territories when they came to the New World, instead, they had to enter the wilderness and stake their claims. Because they were settling land and building civilization from the ground up, the colonists’ original claims were small,…
The Absurdity of Water
We all know what water is… or do we? Sure, it sounds rather dramatic to suggest that I stare at water every time I encounter it, absolutely baffled by water as if it is an alien substance, but to some degree, I do. Whether or not I outwardly show it, I do often observe substances…
The Nifty Fifty: Oklahoma
Oklahoma is a state in the southern region of the United States with the abbreviation of OK. Oklahoma became the 46th state on November 16, 1907, making the state 118 years old, as of November, 2025. The name Oklahoma comes from a Choctaw word meaning red people. Oklahoma is the 20th largest state and the…
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Onward American 