11 Things You Can Only Brag About If You're From Massachusetts
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Every state in this nation has something to offer, but it’s safe to say that the Bay State is really a special place. In fact, there’s plenty about Massachusetts that’s worth bragging about. Here’s why we’re uniquely awesome.
The chocolate chip cookie was actually invented right here in Massachusetts. We have the Toll House Restaurant in Whitman to thank for this classic dessert.
Massachusetts has produced musical greats such as Aerosmith, The Pixies, The Cars and The Modern Lovers. And more amazing acts are being born every day.
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As of 2018, Massachusetts has ranked as the top state for education in America. We have some of the top-performing public, private, and charter schools in the country, not to mention world-class universities like Harvard and MIT.
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The United Health Foundation has ranked the Bay State as the healthiest state in the nation. The UHF cited Massachusetts’ nearly universal health insurance as a driver behind the great score, as well as residents’ good access to primary care and more mental healthcare providers.
According to a new report from Bankrate.com, Massachusetts is one of the top ten places in the country to rewire due to its "cultural vitality" and amazing health care quality.
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We may not win every game, but we come close.
Basketball has its roots in Springfield, where a gym teacher named James Naismith invented the game in 1891 when his class was confined indoors due to rain.
From the Boston Museum of Fine Arts to MASS MoCA, which is the largest center for contemporary visual and performing arts in America, this state is packed with creativity.
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In 2017, MONEY named Arlington, Mass. as one of the top ten best places to raise a family in the country. Niche.com also lists Massachusetts as one of the best states overall in which to raise children.
There's no way to prove this one empirically, of course, but anyone who has lived in the Bay State for a while knows it's the truth.
What do you think is the most brag-worthy part of living in Massachusetts? Share and let us know in the comments! For more of the best stuff about Massachusetts, check out these 12 undeniable reasons everyone should love Boston.
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