14 Quirky Facts About Vermont That Sound Made Up, But Are 100% Accurate
Aside from the lush Green Mountains, scenic hiking trails, ski resorts, and charming towns, there are plenty of things about Vermont that might surprise you. If you’re curious to know more about what makes Vermont unique, take a look at the following 14 quirky facts about this state in New England.
Montpelier has a population of about 8000 which makes it the tiniest capital in the United States.
Although Burlington is the biggest city in the Green Mountain State, it only has a population of about 45,000.
While you won't find massive buildings in the Green Mountain state, the Decker Towers in Burlington stand at 124 feet.
Vermont makes about 2.5 million gallons of maple syrup every year!
Thanks to the Vermont Teddy Bear Company, approximately 500,000 teddy bears are made in Vermont each year!
Vermont is one of four states that have banned billboards. This ban has been in effect since 1968.
Along with the large number of bridges, Vermont has the most per square mile compared to the rest of the country.
You'll find more people living in rural areas compared to urban cities and towns.
You won't find a Starbucks, Mcdonald's, or Walmart in Vermont's capital city.
It took until 1996 for Vermont to open its first Walmart.
Not only was President Coolidge born in Vermont; he was born on July 4th too!
This is a photo of the Republic of the Green Mountains flag. Before becoming part of the United States, Vermont was its own country from 1777 to 1791.
Ben and Jerry's donates their unused ice cream to local farms that use it to feed their hogs.
Per the Guinness Book of World Records, Cabot Creamery made the largest grilled cheese back in 2000. This gooey sandwich weighed over 300 pounds!
So, what do you think? Did these 14 quirky facts about Vermont surprise you? Let us know in the comments section.
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