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Most People Didn’t Know That Pizza Strips Were Invented Right Here In Rhode Island

by Beth Price-Williams
on Feb 20
A close-up of a freshly baked pizza with a thick layer of red sauce and cheese, cut into rectangular slices.
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7 Unique Trivia Facts About Rhode Island You Might Not Have Heard Before

by Beth Price-Williams
on Jan 4
A vintage carousel with painted horses and a decorative organ, featuring children riding and blurred motion.
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10 Surefire Signs You Have Strong Roots in Rhode Island

by Beth Price-Williams
on Dec 5
Waves crashing on a sandy beach under a clear blue sky with scattered clouds.
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Parts Of The Popular Movie Hocus Pocus 2 Were Filmed In This Rhode Island Town

by Beth Price-Williams
on Mar 30
Stage setup for Salem Horror Fest, featuring a backdrop and decorations, with caution tape in the foreground.
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10 Quirky Facts About Rhode Island That Sound Made Up, But Are 100% Accurate

by Beth Price-Williams
on Apr 18
A large blue insect sculpture on a rooftop with a sign reading "BIG BLUE BUG SOLUTIONS" against a city skyline.

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Here Are The 10 Richest Cities In Rhode Island

A list of the 10 richest towns in Rhode Island based on the latest U.S. Census Bureau data.

by Bonnie Poisson
on Dec 23
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You May Be Surprised To Learn These 11 Famous People Are From Rhode Island

Highlighting 11 famous celebrities from Rhode Island who have made significant contributions to their fields.

by Jeana DeLaire
on Oct 21
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9 Facts That Prove The U.S. Wouldn’t Be The Same Without Rhode Island

Rhode Island, despite being the smallest state, has had a significant impact on U.S. history through its people, events, and inventions.

by Jessica Wick
on Mar 12
A red historic building adorned with bunting and flowers, set on a quiet street with greenery and a lamp post nearby.
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These Bizarre Rhode Island Facts Prove The Ocean State Is One-Of-A-Kind

Rhode Island is a unique state with quirky laws, historical oddities, and fun facts.

by Jessica Wick
on Jan 6
A blue building with a sign for "The Malted Barley" next to a brick storefront, under a clear blue sky.
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These 15 Truths Explain Just How Small Rhode Island Really Is

Rhode Island, the smallest state in the U.S., offers a unique lifestyle and numerous charming features despite its size.

by Jeana DeLaire
on Jul 24
Map highlighting Rhode Island within the northeastern United States, showing its location in relation to surrounding states.