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10 Unique Trivia Facts About Connecticut You Might Not Have Heard Before

by Lisa Sammons
on Jan 6
Highway scene with signs for Groton, Providence, and Norwich; vehicles traveling on a multi-lane road.
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10 Surefire Signs You Have Strong Roots in Connecticut

by Lisa Sammons
on Dec 5
A silhouetted Ferris wheel against a colorful sunset with clouds in the background.
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15 Surprising Firsts That Connecticut Can Proudly Claim

by Taylor Ellis
on Nov 26
New Haven, Connecticut during the fall.
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These 10 Famous People Hail From Some Of Connecticut’s Most Charming Small Towns

by Lisa Sammons
on Apr 26
A man in a suit speaks passionately at a podium with microphones, gesturing with his hand.
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You May Be Surprised To Learn These 10 Famous People Are From Connecticut

by Taylor Ellis
on May 25
A singer performs passionately on stage, playing an acoustic guitar with a microphone in front of him.

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10 Quirky Facts About Connecticut That Sound Made Up (But Are 100% True)

Because we're more way than just the Nutmeg State.

by Lisa Sammons
on Oct 3
photo of Essex, Connecticut waterfront
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These 10 Iconic Foods In Connecticut Will Have Your Mouth Watering

Connecticut is known for its iconic foods such as hot lobster rolls, steamed cheeseburgers, and New Haven style clam pie.

by Taylor Ellis
on Feb 1
A close-up of a lobster roll topped with fresh lobster meat and served on a bed of lettuce.