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Thursday, December 09, 2004

Ohio vs. North Carolina (Round 2)

So, they both win.

Ohio is where the Wright brothers were born and where they planned and created the plane. They went to Kitty Hawk for optimal weather conditions.

So, "aviation" was "born" in Ohio, making it the "Birthplace of Aviation" but the "first" powered "flight" was in North Carolina, making it "First in Flight."

It seems that due to clever wording and an actual Congressional vote on the matter, both states make correct claims.

Next week: I challenge New Mexico's claim to be the "Land of Enchantment" and give North Dakota crap for being the "Peace Garden State." What the hell is that anyway? Isn't New Jersey already the "Garden State?" That would be like if Nevada changed its name from the "Silver State" (clearly inferior to California's "Golden State") to the "Way Sweeter Golden State."

Hey, North Dakota state legislature, fuck you!

Oh, and South Dakota, you're not off the hook either. The "Mount Rushmore State?" Way to put all your eggs into one basket, dude.

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