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1. Virginia: If you've seen the Michael Douglas/Annette Bening comedy-drama with an unlikely man getting back into the dating scene, you may remember the state flower of Virginia. Which flowering plant is this, that shares part of its name with the movie title?
2. Colorado: Each year, a certain city in Colorado performs the unique service of re-mailing numerous letters in honor of a February 14th holiday. What is the name of that city?
3. A seaside resort is a resort town located on the coast. What is the name of the oldest resort town in the United States, located in The Garden State?
4. The Rockville Bridge in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania is one of the oldest stone arch bridges still in use today in the United States. It has one other very important historical significance in US History. What is it?
5. Which state was the first state to ratify the 13th amendment to the United States Constitution that abolished slavery in the US?
6. Which mountainous Midwestern U.S. state is also known as "The Cave State", in addition to the more widely known motto shown on the state license plates?
7. California has gone through some changes throughout history. Which of the following California cities was never recognized as the state capital?
8. Which Southeast Alaska town was the Russian capital at the time the territory was sold to the United States?
9. West Palm Beach, Florida is home to my mom and to a very diverse community. Some of the wealthiest Americans live there as do many far below the poverty line. Many affluent people live in the bunches of gated communities there. What would you most likely find in the typical gated community?
10. The United States has a number of large rectangular states. Which one has straight borders except for the eastern, formed by the Missouri River?
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