Tag Archives: trivia

Trivia’s Facts and More (1/24)

Posted on by
10
Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com

This informative post will be published on Saturday in place of my regular one.  You are invited to participate with the opening question.

Brain Teaser Question

Waiting in a young girl’s bedroom, I have hands but cannot hold, a mouth but cannot speak, and eyes but cannot see.  What am I?

(answer found at the end of this post)

Featured Facts

John Fitzgerald Kennedy is elected President of the United States and assumes the nation’s highest office in 1961.  He becomes the 35th President and youngest ever elected.

Here are a few interesting facts about President Kennedy:

  • Political Party:  Democratic
  • State Represented:  Massachusetts
  • Birthdate:  May 29, 1917 in Brookline, Massachusetts
  • Death:  November 22, 1963 in Dallas, Texas
  • College:  Harvard University (graduated June, 1940)
  • Other Elected Offices:  U.S. House of Representatives (1947-1953), U.S. Senate (1953-1961)

Born in the family home, Kennedy becomes the first President born in the 20th century.  His middle name of Fitzgerald is his mother’s maiden name.  His parents are Joseph and Rose.

Kennedy’s senior thesis at Harvard University is published in 1940 as a book, Why England Slept.  It recounts the international landscape before World War II, and the rise of fascist Germany and Italy.  He contrasts their rise to power with the strategy of appeasement from the rest of Europe.  

As war clouds appear over America, Kennedy is drafted while in college.  After receiving a deferment while finishing his degree, he enters the U.S. Navy and is commissioned as a Lieutenant.  He is assigned to command PT-109 as part of a torpedo boat squadron in the Pacific Theater.

Following the war, Kennedy turns to politics.  He runs for and earns a seat in the U.S. House of Representatives during the election of 1946.  After serving three terms in Congress, he is elected to two terms in the U.S. Senate (1953-1961).

Facing recovery time following back surgery, Kennedy authors a book which is published in 1956.  Well-received, his Profiles in Courage earns a Pulitzer Prize for biography in 1957.

Encouraged by his parents, family and others, Kennedy pursues the Presidency in the election of 1960.  Facing Richard M. Nixon, the Republican nominee, Kennedy carries a razor-thin margin of 112,803 in the popular vote of slightly over 68 million ballots.  He narrowly wins the Electoral College 303 to 219.

Using less than 1,900 words, Kennedy’s inaugural address lasts just over 16 minutes.  His ending words continue to be immortalized even today:

My fellow American:  ask not what your country can do for you–ask what you can do for your country.

Despite his abbreviated term of office, Kennedy oversees many significant developments and world events:

  • His “New Frontier” vision for America brings a revitalized approach to both domestic and foreign policy
  • Establishes the Peace Corps in 1961
  • Sets a goal for America to successfully land a man on the moon by the end of the 1960s
  • Successfully leads the nation through the tumultuous moments of the Cuban Missile Crisis in October, 1962

On a sunny day in Dallas, Texas on November 22, 1963, President John F. Kennedy is assassinated.  His tragic death marks the fourth such event of an American President (Abraham Lincoln, James Garfield, William McKinley).

top left and MOVING clockwise:  presidential portrait, birthplace at brookline family home, kennedy compound at hyannis port, gravesite at arlington national CEMETERY, member of congress, youthful years, with wife jacqueline and daughter caroline, u.s. navy lieutenant, sharing his passion for sailing.  (Courtesy of Pinterest)

 

Answer to Brain Teaser Question

A doll.

Trivia’s Facts and More (1/10)

Posted on by
6
Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com

This informative post will be published on Saturday in place of my regular one.  You are invited to participate with the opening question.

Brain Teaser Question

There are two ducks in front of a duck, two ducks behind a duck, and a duck in the middle.  How many ducks are there?

(answer found at the end of this post)

Featured Facts

Under the newly written U.S. Constitution, Delaware becomes the “first state” to ratify it on December 7, 1787).  

Here are a few interesting facts about Delaware:

  • Capital City:  Dover
  • Largest City:  Wilmington (population of 70,898 from 2020 Census)
  • State Nicknames:  First State, Diamond State
  • State Flower:  Peach Blossom
  • State Bird:  Blue Hen (also the mascot for the University of Delaware)
  • State Motto:  Liberty and Independence

The state’s name is attributed to exploer Samuel Argall, who names the bay and river after Virginia Governor, Thomas West, Lord De La Warr.

In terms of land area, Delaware is second smallest American state.  Only Rhode Island has fewer square miles.  Three counties make up the state:  New Castle, Kent, and Sussex.

In the 1600s, Scandinavian settlers arrive, and they bring with them plans for a log cabin.  New Sweden is recognized as the first permanent colony on Delaware soil (founded in 1638).

The current state flag is adopted in 1913.  It includes the official state seal enclosed in a buff diamond on a colonial blue background.  

There is no general sales tax in the state, which attracts out-of-state shoppers.  The state is joined by Montana, New Hampshire, Oregon, and Alaska as the other states without such a tax.  Delaware’s friendly legal environment offers a preferred location for businesses to incorporate under its state laws.

The Delaware River forms a natural boundary between the states of Delaware and New Jersey.  During the American Revolutionary War, General George Washington and his troops cross the river in December, 1776, to surprise Hessian troops near Trenton.

Thomas Jefferson is given credit for one of Delaware’s nicknames:  the Diamond State.  He describes Delaware as a jewel among the American states because of its strategic location along the Atlantic coastline.

top left and MOVING clockwise:  dover international speedway, state capitol and legislative square in dover, rehoboth beach boardwalk, scenic delaware river, downtown view of wilmington, state flower peach blossom, state bird blue hen, state flag, delaware memorial bridge.  (Courtesy of Pinterest)

 

Answer to Brain Teaser Question

Three ducks.

Trivia’s Facts and More (12/20)

Posted on by
4
Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com

This informative post will be published on Saturday in place of my regular one.  You are invited to participate with the opening question.

Brain Teaser Question

How many people is “two pairs of twins twice”?

(answer found at the end of this post)

Featured Facts

Arkansas becomes the 25th state in the American Union on June 15, 1936.  The name “Arkansas” is a name used by French explorers, and it refers to the Quapaw native people.

Here are a few interesting facts about Arkansas:

  • Capital City:  Little Rock
  • State Bird:  Mockingbird
  • State Flower:  Apple Blossom
  • State Motto:  Regnat Populus (The People Rule)
  • Major Rivers:  Arkansas and Red

Arkansas uses two different nicknames:  Land of Opportunity and The Natural State.  The Natural State recognizes the state’s diverse landscape of mountains, lakes, hot springs, and forests.  Numerous natural hot springs can be found, and they welcome people who visit with hopes of finding relief from certain illnesses.

In 1803, the United States greatly expands its land size when the Louisiana Purchase is bought with France.  As part of these new lands, Arkansas becomes a territory in 1819.  The state features many key battlefield sites from the American Civil War.

In 1932, Hattie Caraway becomes the first American woman elected to the United States Senate.  The 42nd President of the United States, Bill Clinton, is born in Hope (1946).

The state’s economy has transformed from its reliance on agriculture to a more diversified one.  Corporations founded in Arkansas have led the way, such as Walmart and Tyson Foods.

In 1957, landmark school integration is enforced by the federal government.  With a U.S. Army escort, nine courageous African-American students attend a now integrated high school in Little Rock, and become known as the “Little Rock Nine.”

During World War II, two major Japanese internment settlements are established at Rohwer and Jerome.

top left and MOVING clockwise:  little rock nine, hot springs national park, Ozark mountains, apple blossom, mockingbird, state capitol in little rock, Ouachita mountains, japanese internment settlement in rohwer, u.s. senator hattie caraway.   (Courtesy of Pinterest)

 

Answer to Brain Teaser Question

Eight (2 x 2 x 2)

Trivia’s Facts and More (12/13)

Posted on by
20
Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com

This informative post will be published on Saturday in place of my regular one.  You are invited to participate with the opening question.

Brain Teaser Question

I see you, you see me.  I have three eyes.  Whenever I blink, I command you to stop or go.  What am I?

(answer found at the end of this post)

Featured Facts

Dwight D. Eisenhower enters the Presidential Election of 1952 in his very first candidacy for any political office, and he easily earns victory to become America’s 34th President.

Here are a few interesting facts about President Eisenhower:

  • State Represented:  Pennsylvania
  • Political Party:  Republican
  • Birth:  October 14, 1890 (Dennison, Texas)
  • Death:  March 28, 1969 (Washington, DC)
  • Occupation:  Soldier
  • College:  U.S. Military Academy at West Point

Nicknamed Ike, President Eisenhower spends most of his childhood in Abilene, Kansas.  He learns at a young age the value of hard work and his family’s strong religious traditions.

Eisenhower is re-elected in 1956, and he defeats Democratic candidate Adlai Stevenson just as he did in 1952.  During these two terms of office, Richard M. Nixon serves as the nation’s Vice President.

Eisenhower’s pre-presidential life is filled with several notable achievements:

  • Supreme Commander of the Allied Forces during World War II
  • Commander of NATO forces in Europe following World War II
  • Authors a book in 1948 (Crusade in Europe)
  • President of Columbia University (1948-1953)

During his first term as President, Eisenhower secures an armistice to stop the war between North and South Korea.  Following the darkness of war in Europe and Asia, he presides over a nation which desires more quiet times at home.  His previous military leadership brings strengths to his Presidency in terms of organization and the ability to persuade others to work with him.

Eisenhower’s administration initiates the construction of the Interstate Highway System, which becomes the largest public works project in American history.  The first miles of highway begin to transform the nation’s roads in 1956, while the project continues until completion in 1992. 

He extends the federal government’s power in bringing about school integration in Little Rock, Arkansas in 1957.  The integration of Little Rock Central High School finally occurs when Eisenhower sends the U.S. Army’s 101st Airborne Division to escort nine African-American students (the Little Rock Nine) into the school.

In 1950, Eisenhower purchases a home and farm outside of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania.  The connection between Gettysburg’s place in the history of America’s Civil War complements his military background.

top left and MOVING clockwise: presidential portrait, young officer in the U.s. army, with wife mamie in their early years, childhood home in abilene, birthplace home in dennison, world war ii general, gettysburg farm and home, with president-elect john f. kennedy.  (Courtesy of Pinterest)

 

Answer to Brain Teaser Question

A traffic light.

Trivia’s Facts and More (11/22)

Posted on by
4
Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com

This informative post will be published on Saturday in place of my regular one.  You are invited to participate with the opening question.

Brain Teaser Question

I start with M, and end with X, and have a never-ending amount of letters.  What am I?

(answer found at the end of this post)

Featured Facts

On November 11, 1889, Washington becomes the 42nd American state.  Named for President George Washington, it is the only state named for a former President.

Here are a few interesting facts about Washington:

  • Capital City:  Olympia
  • Largest Cities:  Seattle (755,078), Spokane (229,447), Tacoma (222,906)
  • State Bird:  Willow Goldfinch
  • State Flower:  Coast Rhododendron
  • State Motto:  Alki (By and By)

Nicknamed the “Evergreen State,” Washington’s landscape is nearly 50 percent covered in forests.  Forest climate zones border both the western and eastern boundaries with the Cascade Range and the Rocky Mountains.  The interior region is more arid and better suited for dryland and irrigated agriculture.

Five active volcanoes are located in the Cascade Range.  The tallest is Mount Rainier at 14,410 feet above sea level.  The peak’s native name is Tahoma, and it is located 59 miles south-southeast of Seattle.

On May 18, 1980, Mount St. Helens collapses from a cataclysmic volcanic eruption.  While Mount St. Helens remains an active volcano, scientists continue to monitor all of the active volcanoes as much of Washington’s population lives within a significant danger zone.  

Washington is well-known for its agricultural produce as it leads the nation in harvested apples, sweet cherries, pears, and red raspberries.  Nearly 8 billion pounds of apples are harvested each year, which is about 60 percent of the annual crop in the United States.

Washington’s topography is filled with many vistas, which welcome countless visitors to the state.  Here is a sample of its natural and manmade wonders:

  • Hoh Rainforest:  Only temperate rainforest located in the continental United States
  • Waterfalls (too numerous to list all):  Colonial Creek, Marymere, Nooksack, and Spokane
  • Grand Coulee Dam:  One of the largest hydroelectric dams in the nation (completed in 1942)

The largest city, Seattle, offers numerous attractions.  The Evergreen Floating Bridge brings vehicles over Lake Washington.  The Space Needle still stands after being built for the 1962 World’s Fair.  Pike Place Market continues to be an attraction for visitors who want to experience its lively atmosphere as well as purchase produce, seafood, and artwork.  

top left and MOVING clockwise: state capitol in olympia, mount st. helens before its eruption, mount st. helens after its eruption, SEATTLE’S evergreen point floating bridge, nooksack falls, seattle’s pike place market, willow goldfinch, spokane falls, seattle’s space needle, mount rainier, hoh rainforest, grand coulee dam, coast rhododendron.  (Courtesy of Pinterest)

 

Answer to Brain Teaser Question

Mailbox.

Trivia’s Facts and More (11/15)

Posted on by
15
Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com

This informative post will be published on Saturday in place of my regular one.  You are invited to participate with the opening question.

Brain Teaser Question

One of these words does not belong:  brawl, carrot, change, clover, proper, sacred, stone, seventy, swing, travel.

(answer found at the end of this post)

Featured Facts

Upon the death of President Franklin D. Roosevelt on April 12, 1945, Harry S. Truman assumes the high office of the United States President.  He becomes the 33rd Chief Executive, and he will serve from 1945 to 1953.

Here are a few interesting facts about President Truman:

  • Political Party:  Democratic
  • State Represented:  Missouri
  • Birth:  May 8, 1884 in Lamar, Missouri
  • Death:  December 26, 1972 in Kansas City, Missouri
  • Other Occupations:  farmer, soldier, businessman

Nicknamed “The Man from Independence,” Truman’s early life exhibits a strong work ethic and a commitment to education.  During World War I, he serves as an army artillery officer in the European theater.  

Truman’s legal name does not include a middle name or initial.  He adds the middle initial “S”.  In 1934, his political career rises in prominence as he is elected to the United States Senate.  He serves in the Senate until the election of 1944 when he is nominated and elected as President Roosevelt’s running mate.

Truman steps into the Presidency at a critical time as World War II is drawing to a close.  He deals with several significant events, such as:

  • As the war enters its final crucial months, he attends the final summit meeting with leaders of the Soviet Union and Great Britain at Potsdam, Germany.
  • Seeking to end the war with Japan, he authorizes the dropping of atomic bombs on the Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki.  

Following the conclusion of World War II, Truman supports the Marshall Plan, which  provides American aid for economic recovery in war-torn Europe.  As the beginnings of the Cold War heat up, he encourages American support for nations who are attempting to resist the influence of communist Soviet Union.  This initiative becomes known at the Truman Doctrine.

Facing an uphill campaign in 1948, Truman desires to be elected to his own term as President.  He narrowly defeats the Republican candidate, Thomas E. Dewey.

Much of Truman’s final four years as President are consumed with the Korean War, which begins in 1950.  He leads a coalition of allies who assist South Korea in defending itself from its northern neighbor.

top left and MOVING clockwise: presidential portrait, family portrait with wife bess and daughter margaret, world war I artillery officer, his younger days, home in independence, historic photo when newspaper headline incorrectly declared dewey victorious in election of 1948, famous white house desk sign “the buck stops here.”  (Courtesy of Pinterest)

 

Answer to Brain Teaser Question

Carrot.  It is the only word that does not become another word when the first and last letters are removed.

Trivia’s Facts and More (10/11)

Posted on by
11
Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com

This informative post will be published on Saturday in place of my regular one.  You are invited to participate with the opening question.

Brain Teaser Question

Three different doctors said that Paul is their brother, yet Paul claims he has no brothers.  Who is lying?

(answer found at the end of this post)

Featured Facts

The American state of Arizona is granted statehood as the nation’s 48th on February 14, 1912.  Its admission completes the geographic puzzle with the final piece of the contiguous states.

Here are a few interesting facts about Arizona:

  • Capital City:  Phoenix (most populous state capital in the U.S.)
  • Nickname:  Grand Canyon State 
  • State Bird:  Cactus Wren
  • State Flower:  Saguaro Cactus Blossom
  • State Motto:  Ditat Deus (God Enriches)

Known for its average of approximately 300 sunny days each year, Arizona is one of the “Four Corner” states.  Arizona is joined by New Mexico, Colorado, and Utah as they share a common point where their borders meet.  

Arizona is well-known for its many natural wonders.  Just a handful of these include the Sonoran Desert, Petrified Forest, Painted Desert, Sunset Crater, Saguaro National Park, Lake Mead, Colorado River, Vermilion Cliffs, and Lake Powell.  The Grand Canyon is listed as one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World.

Flagstaff, which is located in the mountainous northern region of the state, provides a home for the Lowell Observatory.  In 1930, astronomer Clyde Tombaugh is credited with the discovery of the dwarf planet Pluto.

Arizona remains the home of 23 Native American reservations, which include 21 different tribal groups.  The largest reservation is the home of the Navajo nation.  The Hopi people have lived in the Arizona territory for over 1,000 years.

The state is honored with 22 national parks and monuments.  Over half of Arizona’s landscape is above the elevation of 4,000 feet above sea level.  The state does not observe daylight savings time.

The economy of Arizona is based upon the interaction of the five C’s:  copper, cotton, cattle, citrus, and climate.  It is the largest copper producing state in the U.S., and cotton is one of its leading agricultural crops.  The arid landscape and climate are well-suited for cattle ranching and citrus farming (tangerines and lemons).

top left and MOVING clockwise: barrington crater was used by nasa for apollo training, state bird cactus wren, geographic marker for the “four corners” where arizona meets three other states, state flower saguaro cactus blossom, yuma territorial prison, state capitol building, prescott’s frontier days is the world’s oldest rodeo, map showing arizona’s native american reservations, and lowell observatory in flagstaff.  (Courtesy of Pinterest)

 

Answer to Brain Teaser Question

No one is lying because the three doctors are Paul’s sisters.

Trivia’s Facts and More (9/20)

Posted on by
13
Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com

This informative post will be published on Saturday in place of my regular one.  You are invited to participate with the opening question.

Brain Teaser Question

What has thirteen hearts but no other organs?

(answer found at the end of this post)

Featured Facts

During America’s challenging years of the Great Depression and World War II, President Franklin D. Roosevelt is elected to an unprecedented four terms of office.

Here are a few interesting facts about President Roosevelt:

  • Political Party:  Democratic
  • State Represented:  New York
  • Birth:  January 30, 1882 in Hyde Park, New York
  • Death:  April 12, 1945 in Warm Springs, Georgia
  • Colleges Attended:  Harvard University, Columbia Law School

Franklin Roosevelt is a fifth cousin to President Theodore Roosevelt.  At the age of 39, he becomes paralyzed from a bout of polio.  He never regains full use of his legs again.

Prior to the Presidency, Roosevelt gains invaluable experience in a number of positions:

  • Elected in 1910 to the New York Senate.
  • Serves as the Assistant Secretary of the Navy during the Wilson administration during World War I.
  • Nominated as the Democratic Party’s candidate for Vice President in the election of 1920, which is won by Republican Warren G. Harding for President.
  • Elected Governor of New York in 1928.

In the Election of 1932, Roosevelt easily defeats the incumbent Republican President Herbert Hoover.  Americans desire a change in their fortunes after being overwhelmed by the arrival of the Great Depression.  Newly elected as the country’s 32nd President, Roosevelt promotes a fresh beginning for the nation through his domestic program, the New Deal.

Despite the country struggling to move forward from the economic woes of the Great Depression, Roosevelt is re-elected in a landslide victory in 1936.  As the European continent again plunges into war, Roosevelt is re-elected in 1940 and later in 1944.

Roosevelt masters his ability to use the radio airwaves to communicate with the nation.  His “Fireside Chats” can be categorized in a series of 31 speeches during his time in office.  

He appoints many women to positions in his administration.  Frances Perkins is appointed as the first woman to serve in any President’s Cabinet.  She serves as Secretary of Labor during Roosevelt’s entire Presidency.  

One of the landmark pieces of legislation passed by Congress and signed by President Roosevelt, is the Social Security Act of 1935.  This action remains a part of America’s commitment to its citizens to this very day.

The wife of the President, Eleanor Roosevelt, redefines the role of First Lady as she becomes his eyes and ears in traveling the country as parts of the New Deal are implemented.  Later, she travels extensively overseas during World War II in offering support to American service men and women.

top left and MOVING clockwise: roosevelt estate at hyde park, presidential portrait, youthful years, big three tehran conference with joseph stalin and Winston churchill, roosevelt enjoys the therapeutic waters of warm springs in georgia, Fireside Chat, with first lady eleanor roosevelt.   (Courtesy of Pinterest)

 

Answer to Brain Teaser Question

A deck of cards.

Trivia’s Facts and More (9/13)

Posted on by
6
Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com

This informative post will be published on Saturday in place of my regular one.  You are invited to participate with the opening question.

Brain Teaser Question

What is always in front of you but cannot be seen?

(answer found at the end of this post)

Featured Facts

Granted statehood on April 30, 1812, Louisiana  becomes the 18th state of the United States.

Here are a few interesting facts about Louisiana:

  • Capital City:  Baton Rouge
  • Most Populous City:  New Orleans (362,701 in 2024)
  • Nickname:  Pelican State
  • State Bird:  Eastern Brown Pelican
  • State Flower:  Magnolia
  • State Motto:  Union, Justice, and Confidence

The origin of Louisiana’s name honors French King Louis XIV.  The city of New Orleans remains the center of Louisiana culture.  It features a richness of French and Spanish heritage along with the influences of Cajun and Creole traditions.  At its heart lies unique cuisine, jazz music, and the annual Mardi Gras.  These contrast with man-made elements of poverty and racial strife; and natural challenges of hurricanes, floods, and a slowly sinking land.

Louisiana offers a rich history to study.  The influence of Spanish and French footprints arrives through the interior waterway of the Mississippi River.  In 1541, Spaniard Hernando de Soto explores the region.  In 1682, Frenchman Rene-Robert Cavelier de La Salle travels into the territory.

Before its statehood, history pivots frequently during the Louisiana’s chapters of time.  In 1755, French Acadians are forced out of Canada by the British.  Known today as Cajuns, they settle in Louisiana.  Throughout the early decades of the 1700s, Native Americans ally with either the French or the British as European military conflicts spill over into North America.

In 1803, the United States purchases the Louisiana Territory from France for $15 million.  America’s land size doubles with this transaction.  During the War of 1812, Andrew Jackson leads a small army to victory at the Battle of New Orleans.  Due to the slow communications of this era, this final battle of the war takes place after a peace treaty is signed.

top left and MOVING clockwise: current state capitol building in baton rouge, french quarter of new orleans, map showing the land size of the louisiana purchase, Magnolia flower, scene from kisatchi national forest, eastern brown pelican, mardi Gras, old state capitol building.  (Courtesy of Pinterest)

 

Answer to Brain Teaser Question

Your future.

Trivia’s Facts and More (8/23)

Posted on by
13
Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com

This informative post will be published on Saturday in place of my regular one.  You are invited to participate with the opening question.

Brain Teaser Question

Name three consecutive days without naming any of the seven days of the week.

(answer found at the end of this post)

Featured Facts

Admitted to the American Union on May 23, 1788, South Carolina exchanges its English colonial roots to become the 8th state of the United States.

Here are a few interesting facts about South Carolina:

  • Capital City:  Columbia
  • Most Populous City:  Charleston
  • Nickname:  Palmetto State
  • State Bird:  Great Carolina Wren
  • State Flower:  Yellow Jessamine (known for its medicinal properties)
  • State Mottoes:  Amis Opibusque (Prepared In Mind And Resources) as well as Dum Spiro Spero (While I Breathe, I Hope)

From its colonial past, South Carolina is named for two English monarchs, Charles I and Charles II. The first battle of the American Civil War occurs at Fort Sumter in the Charleston harbor on April, 12, 1861. The state has proven to be a popular film-making destination for films such as:

  • The Notebook
  • The Patriot
  • Forest Gump
  • Sleeping with the Enemy

South Carolina is the only American state that owns and operates its own fleet of school buses.  Two of its leading industries have been tourism and textile manufacturing.  Sorry state of Georgia, but South Carolina is the largest producer of peaches, east of the Mississippi River.

South Carolina offers numerous attractions, landmarks, and cultural exhibits:

Brookgreen Gardens offers a botanical atmosphere in Georgetown County.  It is honored as America’s first public sculpture garden.

Near Charleston on Johns Island resides the angel oak, which is estimated to be up to 1,500 years old.

Near Cleveland, Raven Cliff Falls is the highest in the state, with a drop of 420 feet.

Every year on Bomb Island on Lake Murray, up to 750,000 purple martins return to roost on the uninhabited island.  The island is off-limits to humans during their stay.

There is a significant West African footprint with descendants of slaves.  The Gullah influence offers distinctive foods and basket-weaving.

Here is a final look at another selection of photographs:

top left and MOVING clockwise: state house in columbia at night, historical area of charleston, fort sumter, yellow jessamine, myrtle beach, and great carolina wren.  (Courtesy of Pinterest)

 

Answer to Brain Teaser Question

Yesterday, today, and tomorrow.