Here Are 13 Things They Don't Teach You About Connecticut In School
By Taylor Ellis|Published March 09, 2016
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Taylor Ellis grew up in southern Connecticut. She is a social boss who has worked with several major sites and brands. Follow her at taylorellisblogger.com
The Constitution State often gets left behind when thinking about fun places, but that’s just because nobody bothers to learn the fun facts! Connecticut is more than just one of the original colonies. It’s also the birthplace of a president, the fourth most densely populated, and is responsible for two tasty sweet treats. This is not the Connecticut you came across in your school books. This is the raw deal, where Nutmeggers are really from!
1. Connecticut is birthplace to George W. Bush, 43rd President of the United States.
If you're into spicy foods, then you're probably familiar with the Scoville scale, which measures the heat factor of peppers. It started as the "Scoville oganoleptic test."
We hold the record for largest group of door to door carolers. The Unitarian Church of Westport wrangled 502 volunteers together for a night of crooning.
8. Connecticut folks know a thing or two about driving.
Well sort of. Charles Goodyear created the vulcanized rubber that started his tire empire (and hockey pucks too!) But he's from Connecticut so points for us!
11. Connecticut is where the Pez dispenser was invented.
You remember these, right? I once had a not so well kept collection of these in my desk drawer. It's amazing how many people don't know how to use these.
12. Connecticut is also where the lollipop machine was invented.
In 1908, George Smith of New Haven created industrial magic and made dreams come true. He named the machine after his favorite horse, and lollipops were born.
13. Connecticut is home to the headquarters of the WWF.
That's right! The World Wrestling Federation has its headquarters in Stamford. I am definitely guilty of watching this from time to time.
Now I’m probably pretty biased given I’m a local but the facts are clear. Not only do we have one of the longest histories in the country, but some pretty interesting stuff has gone down here. Is this state the coolest or what?
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