10 Wild Facts About New Jersey That They Didn't Teach You In School
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Kristen
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If you don’t already know this about me, I absolutely love New Jersey. I’ve lived in the Garden State most of my life and I thought I knew all there was to know about it. Of course, there’s always a fascinating fact waiting to be discovered when it comes to such an interesting place. We have a rich history and today I’ll be sharing a few of my favorite lesser-known facts about New Jersey. Get ready for the good, the bad, and the weird.
His home caught fire in 1820 and his neighbors rushed over to help. He said of them...this event has proved to me how much the inhabitants of Bordentown appreciate the interest I have always felt for them; and shows that men in general are good...
Extinct for 440 million years, you can find what remains at Rutan Hill in Wantage Township (pictured). The site is well-regarded by geologists due to the presence of a rare type of igneous rock.
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This occurred in 1883, following a rail accident. Two trains heading towards each other on the same track collided as the train guards had different times set on their watches.
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The name change was proposed in 1994. Related fact...the Nets moved to Brooklyn in 2012 but they practiced in New Jersey until 2016.
After several failed attempts...success! Reports say that a crowd of around 1,500 came out to see the spectacle...a rocket plane propelled across Greenwood Lake carrying certified U.S. mail.
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There are so many amazing facts about Hoboken, I could write a whole article about it! Let me know if you'd be interested. I'll even throw in a bonus fact right now...Hoboken was also home to America's first official supper club. Members included George Washington, Aaron Burr, and Alexander Hamilton.
And West Cape May was known as the unofficial Lima Bean capital of the world. I could also do an entire article on Cape May trivia - there's a ton! Let me know if you'd be interested in that, as well.
John Roebling, a wire rope manufacturer, opened a factory in Trenton in 1848. From there, he produced the wire that built the suspension bridge across the Niagara River gorge, the Brooklyn Bridge, and many others. You can learn more about his life and his business at the Roebling Museum, pictured.
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The film used a number of innovative techniques, revolutionizing the industry. It was filmed in a variety of New Jersey locations including Essex County parks and along the Lackawanna railroad.
Edison designed the system, where electricity was carried by overhead wires. It was a success and the world was forever changed.
Which is your favorite fact about New Jersey? I tried to feature lesser-known facts, but there are plenty more. Check out a few others by clicking here.
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