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  • Oregon State Capitol Unveiled: Surprising Facts You Didn’t Know

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    Located in downtown Salem, the Oregon State Capitol is an interesting Art Deco building. Visible from far away, it dominates the area and has a beautiful park around it. We learned a lot of fun and surprising facts about this capitol when we visited it on our All States Capitols Quest. What do YOU know…

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    Karen Lanzetta
    Minister on a horse at the Oregon State Capitol

  • You Need to Know these Fun Facts about Hawai’i and her Capitol

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    Rhode Island State House: 10 Fun Facts. During New England travel, do not miss this state house. This capitol is one of the grandest in the nation. Cannons, bells, flags, marble, one of the world’s largest self supporting domes and tons of Rhode Island State History. Be awed by seeing the original royal charter on…

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    Karen Lanzetta
    Hawaiian Capitol upside down

  • Did You Know? Rhode Island State House: Ten Surprising Facts

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    Rhode Island State House: 10 Fun Facts. During New England travel, do not miss this state house. This capitol is one of the grandest in the nation. Cannons, bells, flags, marble, one of the world’s largest self supporting domes and tons of Rhode Island State History. Be awed by seeing the original royal charter on…

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    Karen Lanzetta
    Rhode Island State House: 10 Fun Facts. During New England travel, do not miss this state house. This capitol is one of the grandest in the nation. Cannons, bells, flags, marble, one of the world’s largest self supporting domes and tons of Rhode Island State History. Be awed by seeing the original royal charter on sheepskin, providing the colony with freedom of religion and separation of church and state. #OurCarpeDiem #RhodeIsland #StateHouse #Capitol #traveltips #funfacts #destinations #travel

  • Unlock the Secret to the Perfect Day Trip from Las Vegas – 100% Success Rate!

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    Would you like to make a bet that you can’t lose? We found and tested the best day trips from Las Vegas. Enjoy Vegas without gambling! Do you have kids with you and are looking for a great day trip? Here are the best day trips to take from Las Vegas. Lots of natural wonders,…

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    Karen Lanzetta

  • New York State Capitol: Ten Fun Facts

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    New York State Capitol: 10 Fun Facts An expensive boondoggle, the New York State Capitol in Albany also has been called the most beautiful building of the country. What is its connection to a Dutch Queen? Is there indeed a ghost? #haunting Learn more about the #EmpireStatePlaza . Did the staircase indeed cost a million…

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    Karen Lanzetta
    New York State Capitol: 10 Fun Facts An expensive boondoggle, the New York State Capitol in Albany also has been called the most beautiful building of the country. What is its connection to a Dutch Queen? Is there indeed a ghost? #haunting Learn more about the #EmpireStatePlaza . Did the staircase indeed cost a million dollars? Find out more fun facts! #OurCarpeDiem #NewYorkStateCapitol #NationalHistory #TravelGuide #ThingsToDo

  • All You Always Wanted to Know about the Alaska Capitol

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    Alaska Capitol Fun Facts Going on an Alaska cruise? Go visit the Alaska state Capitol! in Juneau! It is a free shore excursion. Save money and have fun. Find out interesting facts about the Capitol and learn fascinating history Did you know that the first civil rights law in the country was in Alaska? Do…

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    Karen Lanzetta
    Alaska Capitol Fun Facts Going on an Alaska cruise? Go visit the Alaska state Capitol! It is a free #ShoreExcursion. #SaveMoney and have fun. Find out interesting facts about the Capitol and learn fascinating #history Did you know that the first civil rights law in the country was in Alaska? Do you know who first settled in Alaska? The Russians arrived late. Become the next Jeopardy champion! #OurCarpeDiem #AlaskaCruise #AlaskaNatives #juneau

  • Invasive Nuisances! The Best Beginner’s Guide to Birds of Hawai’i

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    All you need to know about the birds you see in Hawai’i. Why are there so many invasive species? Which common birds are native to Hawai’i?

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    Karen Lanzetta
    Did you know that most of the common birds in Hawai’i are introduced by humans and now are invasive pests. Sure, they might look fabulous and colorful. Yes, they have melodious bird songs. But their main activity is killing off the native Hawaiian birds by competing for food and living space. Find out the sordid details and discover the native birds that hung on for dear life and can be easily observed! #Hawaii #birding #OurCarpeDiem #InvasiveSpecies-

  • Gigantic Glaciers: One Of The Reasons For An Alaska Cruise!

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    Alaska Cruise Review: Yes, do it! Detailed itinerary of our Holland-America Alaskan cruise out of Seattle. There are eagles galore, gigantic glaciers, historical happenings, good food and aquatic vehicles! Go read and enjoy!

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    Karen Lanzetta
    Alaska Cruise Go see gigantic glaciers before it is too late! Detailed itinerary and best things to do during our Holland-America Alaskan Cruise. Visit a faraway capitol with a bear, see a jubilee of eagles, find out about the Tlingit, and much much more. Have you been to Glacier Bay National Park? Where did the Russians sell us Alaska? What ports of call on an Alaska cruise? #OurCarpeDiem #AlaskaCruise #NationalHistory #nature #biosphere #HollandAmericaCruise

  • Discover Amazing and Fun Facts about the Connecticut Capitol

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    Facts about The Connecticut Capitol in Hartford! Did you know that Connecticut has a state heroine? And a possibly fake Civil War relic? Do you know who protects the Connecticut people? Find out where the expression “Sleep tight!” originated. Click on these fun and interesting Connecticut Capitol facts!

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    Karen Lanzetta
    Facts about The Connecticut Capitol! You too can be a winner at Jeopardy by learning all these interesting facts about the Connecticut State Capitol in Hartford. Did you know that Connecticut has a state heroine? And a possibly fake Civil War relic? Do you know who protects the Connecticut people? Find out where the expression “Sleep tight!” originated. Go and read these ten fun and interesting Connecticut Capitol facts! #travel #connecticut #capitol #funfacts #capital #OurCarpeDiem

  • The Enigma of the Liberty Bell Locked Up in Massachusetts!

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    Discover the history behind the locked Liberty Bell replica in Massachusetts and find out how to visit it. Spoiler: It is not easy… Go find out!

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    Karen Lanzetta