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The Great State of Ohio
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"The Wright Brothers, Orville and Wilbur, inventors of the airplane, were from Dayton in Ohio, giving the state one reason to call itself the Birthplace of Aviation (though the brothers actually flew the airplane first in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, Dayton was their home and the place where they conducted their research, development, and fabrication activities, as well as test-flights of various glider prototypes). Ohio, however, has additional claims to the nickname. Neil Armstrong, the first man to walk the moon, is an Ohioan, as is former U.S. Senator and astronaut John Glenn, who was the first American to complete an orbit of the Earth from outer space. Ohio has also been home to 23 other astronauts and is home to the Wright Patterson Air Force Base near Dayton, the NASA John H. Glenn Research Center in Cleveland, and National Museum of the United States Air Force in Dayton.

Inventor Thomas A. Edison was born in Milan, Ohio. His birthplace and home have been preserved."
Source: Wikitravel

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The Great State of Maine
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"Maine is a state in the New England region of the northeastern United States, bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the east and south, New Hampshire to the west, and the Canadian provinces of Quebec to the northwest and New Brunswick to the northeast. Maine is both the northernmost and easternmost portion of New England. It is known for its scenery—its jagged, mostly rocky coastline, its low, rolling mountains, its heavily forested interior and picturesque waterways—as well as for its seafood cuisine, especially lobsters and clams.
For thousands of years, indigenous peoples were the only inhabitants of the territory that is now Maine. At the time of European encounter, several Algonquian-speaking peoples inhabited the area. The first European settlement in Maine was by the French in 1604 on Saint Croix Island, by Pierre Dugua, Sieur de Mons. The first English settlement in Maine, the short-lived Popham Colony, was established by the Plymouth Company in 1607. A number of English settlements were established along the coast of Maine in the 1620s, although the rugged climate, deprivations, and conflict with the local peoples caused many to fail over the years.
As Maine entered the 18th century, only a half dozen European settlements survived. Patriot and British forces contended for Maine's territory during the American Revolution and the War of 1812. Maine was part of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts until 1820, when it voted to secede from Massachusetts. On March 15, 1820, it was admitted to the Union as the 23rd state under the Missouri Compromise. Maine is the 39th most extensive and the 41st most populous of the 50 United States."
source: Wikipedia

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The Great State of Illinois
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"Illinois has numerous museums; the greatest concentration of these are in Chicago. Several museums in Chicago are ranked as some of the best in the world. These include the John G. Shedd Aquarium, the Field Museum of Natural History, the Art Institute of Chicago, the Adler Planetarium, and the Museum of Science and Industry.
The modern Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum in Springfield is the largest and most attended presidential library in the country. The Illinois State Museum boasts a collection of 13.5 million objects that tell the story of Illinois life, land, people, and art. The ISM is among only 5% of the nation's museums that are accredited by the American Alliance of Museums. Other historical museums in the state include the Polish Museum of America in Chicago; Magnolia Manor in Cairo; Easley Pioneer Museum in Ipava; the Elihu Benjamin Washburne; Ulysses S. Grant Homes, both in Galena; and the Chanute Air Museum, located on the former Chanute Air Force Base in Rantoul.
The Chicago metropolitan area also hosts two zoos: The very large Brookfield Zoo, located approximately 10 miles west of the city center in suburban Brookfield, contains over 2,300 animals and covers 216 acres (87 ha). The Lincoln Park Zoo is located in huge Lincoln Park on Chicago's North Side, approximately 3 miles (4.8 km) north of the Loop. The zoo covers over 35 acres (14 ha) within the park.
Source: Wikipedia

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The Great State of Arizona
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Arizona; (Navajo: Hoozdo Hahoodzo Navajo pronunciation: [xòːztò xɑ̀xòːtsò]; O'odham: Alĭ ṣonak Uto-Aztecan pronunciation: [ˡaɺi ˡʂonak]) is a U.S. state in the southwestern region of the United States. It is also part of the Western and the Mountain states. It is the sixth largest and the 14th most populous of the 50 states. Its capital and largest city is Phoenix. Arizona, one of the Four Corners states, is bordered by New Mexico to the east, Utah to the north, Nevada and California to the west, and Mexico to the south, as well as the southwestern corner of Colorado. Arizona's border with Mexico is 389 miles (626 km) long, on the northern border of the Mexican states of Sonora and Baja California.

Arizona is the 48th state and last of the contiguous states to be admitted to the Union, achieving statehood on February 14, 1912, coinciding with Valentine's Day. Historically part of the territory of Alta California in New Spain, it became part of independent Mexico in 1821. After being defeated in the Mexican–American War, Mexico ceded much of this territory to the United States in 1848. The southernmost portion of the state was acquired in 1853 through the Gadsden Purchase.

Southern Arizona is known for its desert climate, with very hot summers and mild winters. Northern Arizona features forests of pine, Douglas fir, and spruce trees; the Colorado Plateau; some mountain ranges (such as the San Francisco Mountains); as well as large, deep canyons, with much more moderate summer temperatures and significant winter snowfalls. There are ski resorts in the areas of Flagstaff, Alpine, and Tucson. In addition to the Grand Canyon National Park, there are several national forests, national parks, and national monuments.
source: Wikipedia

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The Great State of Florida
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"Florida is the most south-eastern state in the United States of America. Known as "The Sunshine State", it became a popular winter destination for the well-to-do from colder climates over a century ago, and has gained ever greater popularity since. Its roots in agriculture are still present, with oranges being a chief export. The capital of Florida is Tallahassee, located in the eastern portion of the Florida Panhandle.
The beaches are among the most popular attractions, along with some of the world's best known theme parks, including Disney World, Universal Studios, Busch Gardens and SeaWorld. However some of Florida's best-kept secrets are in secluded locations away from tourist areas, but well worth seeing. Florida has something to offer for any kind of traveler. "
source: Wikitravel

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2019 Q2 Scoreboard — ranked by total receipts

Rank	Location	Receipts			Monthlies
Rank	Location	Total	#	Avg/Per	Total	#	Avg/Per
1	California	$9,691.00	213	$45.50	$1,645.00	77	$21.36
2	Texas	4,712.00	156	30.21	1,280.00	58	22.07
3	Florida	3,268.00	121	27.01	1,069.00	52	20.56
4	Pennsylvania	2,607.00	68	38.34	402.00	24	16.75
5	Arizona	2,562.00	76	33.71	525.00	29	18.10
6	Illinois	2,253.00	74	30.45	474.00	22	21.55
7	France	2,000.00	2	1,000.00
8	North Carolina	1,845.00	46	40.11	307.00	16	19.19
9	Maryland	1,795.00	49	36.63	245.00	15	16.33
10	Virginia	1,780.00	75	23.73	415.00	24	17.29
11	New Jersey	1,518.00	34	44.65	149.00	6	24.83
12	New York	1,453.32	68	21.37	401.66	24	16.74
13	Georgia	1,449.16	43	33.70	450.83	20	22.54
14	Ohio	1,399.00	53	26.40	310.00	22	14.09
15	Washington	1,385.00	58	23.88	389.00	22	17.68
16	Colorado	1,171.68	32	36.62	258.34	10	25.83
17	Massachusetts	1,120.00	49	22.86	420.00	17	24.71
18	Alabama	940.00	42	22.38	300.00	17	17.65
19	Missouri	856.00	27	31.70	273.00	11	24.82
20	Oregon	853.70	31	27.54	200.00	15	13.33
21	Michigan	808.00	44	18.36	320.00	19	16.84
22	Connecticut	785.00	17	46.18	230.00	7	32.86
23	Oklahoma	760.00	22	34.55	175.00	7	25.00
24	Tennessee	695.00	31	22.42	230.00	12	19.17
25	Nevada	641.00	15	42.73	103.00	5	20.60
26	Louisiana	600.00	17	35.29	140.00	7	20.00
27	South Carolina	585.00	27	21.67	215.00	13	16.54
28	Maine	460.00	13	35.38	70.00	5	14.00
29	Minnesota	459.00	23	19.96	193.00	9	21.44
30	Kentucky	450.00	19	23.68	145.00	6	24.17
31	Idaho	447.00	19	23.53	117.00	7	16.71
32	New Hampshire	441.70	15	29.45	125.00	5	25.00
33	Utah	420.00	12	35.00	170.00	6	28.33
34	Arkansas	400.00	13	30.77	70.00	5	14.00
35	New Mexico	372.50	22	16.93	104.00	7	14.86
36	Indiana	340.00	17	20.00	225.00	12	18.75
37	West Virginia	330.00	4	82.50	48.33	2	24.16
38	Wisconsin	270.00	12	22.50	144.00	6	24.00
39	United Kingdom	220.00	6	36.67	75.00	3	25.00
40	Kansas	210.00	12	17.50	90.00	6	15.00
41	Mississippi	200.00	7	28.57	40.00	2	20.00
42	Delaware	180.00	11	16.36	50.00	4	12.50
43	Iowa	170.00	6	28.33	50.00	2	25.00
44	Montana	150.00	8	18.75	15.00	2	7.50
45	Canada	150.00	7	21.43	10.00	1	10.00
46	Vermont	140.00	4	35.00	10.00	1	10.00
47	Nebraska	110.00	2	55.00	40.00	2	20.00
48	United States	100.00	1	100.00
49	North Dakota	80.00	4	20.00	20.00	1	20.00
50	South Dakota	75.00	7	10.71	25.00	3	8.33
51	European Union	60.00	2	30.00	30.00	1	30.00
52	Wyoming	50.00	1	50.00
53	Alaska	42.00	4	10.50	10.00	1	10.00
54	Puerto Rico	25.00	1	25.00
55	Rhode Island	20.00	1	20.00	20.00	1	20.00
56	Japan	20.00	2	10.00	10.00	1	10.00
57	Norway	20.00	2	10.00	10.00	1	10.00
58	Russia	20.00	1	20.00
59	Germany	20.00	1	20.00
60	Hawaii	10.00	2	5.00	5.00	1	5.00
Never Never Land		2,518.00	117	21.52	778.00	52	14.96
61 locations total		$58,513.06	1,868	$31.32	$13,626.16	706	$19.30

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**Thank you all very much!!
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FReepers are the absolute greatest!!
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