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20 Interesting Facts About Washington

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Here are some interesting facts about Washington.

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Washington is also famous for the Mount St. Helen's volcano. Report Abuse
The volcano erupted on May 18, 1980. It caused 57 deaths and billions of dollars in damage.
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Washington is the raspberry of the United States. Report Abuse
The state processes 57 million pounds of raspberries each year.
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The Kennewick Man, a 9,000-year-old skeleton, was found in Washington. Report Abuse
It is the oldest ever discovered in the Americas.
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The company Microsoft is headquartered in Washington. Report Abuse
Can you imagine where we would be without Windows?
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Washington is known as the coffee capital of the United States. Report Abuse
This is due to Washingtonians having the maximum amount of coffee making devices on a per capita basis out of all the states.
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Washington is the second in the United States to legalize recreational use of marijuana. Report Abuse
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Mount Rainier was named after Peter Rainier, a British soldier during the American War of Independence. Report Abuse
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Seattle was the first American city to play a Beatles song. Report Abuse
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The Wave was created by Husky fans at the University of Washington. Report Abuse
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Father's Day was created by a native of Washington. Report Abuse
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The Boeing company is based in Washington. Report Abuse
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The original inhabitants of Washington included the Chinook, Nisqually, Quinault, Puyallup, Cayuse, Colville, Spokane, and Nez Percé tribes. Report Abuse
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The largest man made island, (Harbor Island), in the United States is located in Washington. Report Abuse
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The first every revolving restaurant was built in Washington in the 1960s. Report Abuse
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The state nickname is the Evergreen State. Report Abuse
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Washington is the 42nd state. Report Abuse
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The original name of Washington was Columbia. Report Abuse
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Washington has more glaciers than any other state. Report Abuse
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Washington in the leading producer of apples in the United States. Report Abuse
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Washington was named after President Washington. Report Abuse
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