10 Things That Set Washington Apart From The Rest Of The Country
You don’t have to live in Washington for long to realize it’s a truly unique place. From our diverse landscapes to our quirky and fascinating facts, it’s safe to say life in the Evergreen State is a one-of-a-kind experience. Here are just a few things that set us apart from the rest of the country.

And the first president, nonetheless.

None of them appear to be erupting anytime soon, but you never know.
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That eruption was the most economically destructive volcanic event in U.S. history.
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The Hoh Rainforest is on the Olympic Peninsula, and it's amazing.

The vast majority of the nation's hops are produced here.

Point Roberts is located on the southernmost tip of the Tsawwassen Peninsula, just south of Vancouver.

Amazon, Microsoft, Costco, Starbucks... Washington’s entrepreneurial climate has made it a leading state for startups.

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On June 21, 1947, Harold Dahl reported seeing six objects shaped like donuts floating 2,000 feet above his patrol boat. He took his boat to shore and captured several photos of the objects. The objects even released some strange debris, one piece killing his dog. Harold reported the incident to his boss, who went back to Maury Island to gather rock samples. While he was gathering the rocks, he said one of the airships came back, as if it was watching him. The next day, Harold was taken to breakfast by a man in a black suit who said bad things would happen if he told anyone about the story. To this day, the story is believed to be a hoax, but the two military intelligence officers investigating the sighting died in a car accident before they could complete it.
We live a good life here in the Evergreen State. In fact, most of us think Washington is the best state to call home.
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