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10 Dazzling Delaware Facts
1. Delaware was the first state to ratify the U.S. Constitution, hence its nickname, "The First State."
2. Delaware is named after Thomas West, 3rd Baron De La Warr, Virginia's first colonial governor and English nobleman.
3. Delaware is the second smallest state in the United States.
4. Delaware is home to the largest population of horseshoe crabs in the world.
5. Delaware has more chickens than people.
6. Famous inventions from Delaware include Kevlar, the cotton gin, and zippers.
7. Delaware has the fewest counties of any state in the United States.
8. Delaware has only one cave, the Beaver Valley Cave.
9. Bicycling is the state sport of Delaware.
10. Officially, Delaware’s state colors are blue and buff, which were the colors of George Washington’s uniform.
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10 Dazzling Delaware Facts
1. Delaware was the first state to ratify the U.S. Constitution, hence its nickname, "The First State."
2. Delaware is named after Thomas West, 3rd Baron De La Warr, Virginia's first colonial governor and English nobleman.
3. Delaware is the second smallest state in the United States.
4. Delaware is home to the largest population of horseshoe crabs in the world.
5. Delaware has more chickens than people.
6. Famous inventions from Delaware include Kevlar, the cotton gin, and zippers.
7. Delaware has the fewest counties of any state in the United States.
8. Delaware has only one cave, the Beaver Valley Cave.
9. Bicycling is the state sport of Delaware.
10. Officially, Delaware’s state colors are blue and buff, which were the colors of George Washington’s uniform.
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