Although it may be common knowledge that Hawaii was the 50th state, because of a technical error in North Dakota's constitution that was only fixed in 2012, they were in fact the 50th state. You can click on the title to learn more!
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Could We Swap Montana for Alberta?
The World Map Would Look Weirder A Change.org petition has racked up over 18,400 signatures (as of the time of this article, the numbers are increasing pretty rapidly at this point, so check here) and plans to sell the state of Montana for one trillion dollars USD to not only eliminate the ongoing national debt … Continue reading Could We Swap Montana for Alberta?
The Hexahectaenneacontakaiheptagon State
Some of Colorado’s more noticeable border deviations Look on any map and you will see Colorado and Wyoming are perfect squares; border perfection, a map lover's dream, and an example of some of the best borders ever. However, this is wrong. In this article, I will go over the reasons for Colorado’s 697 sides and … Continue reading The Hexahectaenneacontakaiheptagon State
The Cinderella State
A Map of Australia's States and Territories Introduction The term “Cinderella State” is used in Australian politics when one believes their state is of a disadvantage to other Australian states in regards to its relation to the federal government pertaining to their economic and political needs. It comes from the character Cinderella, who herself was … Continue reading The Cinderella State