20 Facts About Maryland
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Maryland is home to the United States Naval Academy.
The academy was found on October 10, 1845 at Annapolis.
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Maryland's nickname is the "Old Line State" and "Free State.
The Old Line name comes from the Revolutionary War where the Maryland Regiment helped Washington's troops to escape. The Free State name refers to the state's tolerance regarding religion and politics.
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Many great major league ball players are from Maryland.
Babe Ruth, Cal Ripken, Jr., Billy Ripken, and Jimmie Foxx are just a few of the great ballplayers from the state.
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Maryland is home to the country's first dental school.
The school was at the University of Maryland.
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The first school was in Maryland.
King Williams School opened in 1696.
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The first black scientist, Benjamin Banneker, came from Maryland.
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The first woman to demand the right to vote, Margaret Brent, came from Maryland.
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One of the first refrigerators was created in Maryland.
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The first successful balloon launch happened in 1784 in Maryland.
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Maryland is famous for its Chincoteague ponies from Assateague Island.
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The first telegraph line ran from Baltimore to Washington. It was installed in 1844.
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Maryland is home to the first water company in the United States, the Baltimore Water Company.
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The first post office was established in Maryland.
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The Maryland Gazette is the oldest continuously published newspaper in the United States.
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Maryland was named after the Queen consort Henrietta Maria.
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Maryland is the seventh state.
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Part of Washington, D.C. used to be part of Maryland.
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Havre de Grace is the decoy capitol of the world.
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Maryland was the first state to enact Workmen's compensation laws.
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Annapolis is the sailing capital of the world.
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