10 Terrifying Facts You Probably Don't Know About Virginia
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Beth
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There’s certainly more to a state than facts and statistics, but Virginia happens to have some alarming data. Here are 10 surprising, and in some cases quite terrifying, facts you may not have known about our state:
Most people don't associate Virginia with deadly wildlife, but the spiders alone are enough to cause nightmares. The ones to avoid are the Black Widow (photographed above), Brown Recluse, and the Yellow Sac Spider.
Shark attacks in Virginia are very rare, but the fact that they can and have occurred is worrisome. These attacks have been reported in Virginia Beach, Norfolk, False Cape, and other coastal areas.
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Despite being a coastal state, Virginia is not immune to destructive tornadoes. The photograph above shows damage from a tornado that struck Washington County in 2011.
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Among some of the places reporting the most murders are Norfolk, Newport News, and Richmond. While Virginia as a state is considered among the highest, there seems to be pockets of areas where murder and crime are particularly dangerous.
Officially, the eastern mountain lion has not been spotted in decades and is claimed to be extinct. However, more than a few have witnessed these beautiful and deadly creatures roaming in Virginia's Appalachia.
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Every state has its fair share of haunted locations, but it seems like Virginia has more than the average. The Peyton Randolph House, photographed above, is one such site that is particularly paranormal.
While most snakes you'll encounter here are harmless, there are three that should be avoided at all costs: the Eastern Cottonmouth (pictured above), Northern Copperhead, and the Timber Rattlesnake.
Virginia's identity as a coastal state makes it especially prone to tropical storms and hurricanes, both of which can cause immense flooding. Hurricane Camille of 1969 was one such event, flooding the James River to such high levels that it actually flowed backwards.
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Presidents Park was an attraction in Williamsburg that was short-lived and eventually abandoned. Today, the statues of several U.S. Presidents are slowly disintegrating in a field in a way that is truly eerie.
This one is neither a fact nor a statistic, but definitely counts as terrifying. Supposedly, a man by the name of W.W. Pool was forced to leave England because he was believed to be a vampire. His grave can be found in Richmond's Hollywood Cemetery, and many believe he remains an active presence there.
Despite some of these truly alarming facts, there’s no denying that Virginia is still one of the loveliest states of all. What did you think about these facts? Be sure to share your thoughts!
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