Here Are 10 Things They Don't Teach You About Maine In School
By Michelle|Published January 20, 2018
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Michelle's life is a colorful map of exploration and adventure. From the iconic streets of New York to the sunny shores of Florida, the jagged coast of Maine to the rugged terrain of Montana, she's been fortunate to call some of America's most beautiful states home. Beyond the U.S., Michelle's wanderlust has taken her on a motorcycle journey through India, led her to teach English in Hanoi, and saw her studying Spanish in Guatemala. Michelle graduated with a communications degree from the S. I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University and in addition to a career in advertising has worked with OnlyInYourState since 2016, where her love for travel and storytelling converges. Alongside writing and exploring, Michelle finds joy in photography, staying active, and time with her family.
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Growing up means sitting through some school classes that range in excitement from the utterly boring to the moderately boring. While these subjects have surely come in handy later in life (algebra can actually help with house renovations!) it’s easy to tune out. But, what if there’d been a class focused only on the cool facts that we’ll pull out at parties and get-togethers? The facts that we use to impress our non-Maine friends are sometimes of most interest. If you missed that class, here’s as short list of facts not taught in Maine schools to start you off!
1. In Maine, lobster isn't just a quirky mascot, it's actually a real part of our economy - 90% of the nation's lobster originates in Maine!
3. While most people suspect that Maine got its name from the Maine province in France, OTHERS believe it was shorthand for "mainland" used by sailors.
The state was the first to ban the sale and manufacture of alcohol during prohibition in 1851. Prohibition was eventually repealed, causing lovers of Allen's Coffee Brandy to rejoice. Or, they would have if it had been around back then.
7. Portland, Oregon might get more attention, but MAINE is home to the ORIGINAL Portland.
Portland, Oregon was named by two folks from New England. Upon a coin toss earning the right to name the Oregon city, one of them chose Portland to honor his home.
8. It might feel like black flies are the official insect of Maine, but they're not!
Maine was a province of Massachusetts and after working for independence, we finally got it in the form of official statehood in 1820.
Also not taught in Maine school while growing up? How to deal with ghosts in college! Check out these 7 hauntings that make Orono the spookiest town in Maine.
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