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Why is everything in Texas so big? (Contributed by Don F.) Has New Mexico been improved? (Contributed by Don F.) Why are there interstate highways in Hawaii, Alaska and New Zealand? (Contributed by Don F.) If Quebec leaves Canada where are they going to go? (Contributed by Michael Conover) If the nights in Alaska are 6 months long how long are sleepovers? (Contributed by Eldridge Scales) How come nobody ever says they are from "downstate" New York? (Contributed by Bill F.) Since blue and white are the international colours for the handicapped what does that say about provinces and states whose license plates are blue and white? (Contributed by Mathew) Rather than 'The Lone Star State' shouldn't Texas be called 'The Home Repair State'? After all aren't they always fixin' to do something? (Contributed by Chris White) If we call Florida the 'Sunshine State' shouldn't we call Alaska the 'Sun Don't-Shine State'? (Contributed by Juneisy) Why aren't there any round states or provinces? (Contributed by Phil) If a man from Michigan is a Michigander why isn't a woman a Michigoose? (Contributed by The Vent on AccessAtlanta.com) On a recent trip to British Columbia I saw several signs enticing us to visit a 'Demonstration Forest'. Just what exactly would the Forest demonstrate? (Contributed by Don F.) If the State of Virginia, in the United States, was first settled as a penal coloney, why are the First Families of Virginia so proud of their ancestors? (Contributed by Scammaster) Why do States and Provinces have NICKNAMES? (Contributed by Valerie) Should we feel sorry for all the convicts in the State of New Hampshire, stampin' out licence plates that say 'Live Free or Die'? (Contributed by The Duke of Endor) Is Kentucky Fried Chicken really fried in Kentucky? (Contributed by The Vent on AccessAtlanta.com) If K-A-N-S-A-S is pronounced Kansas, why is A-R-K-A-N-S-A-S pronounced Arkansas? (Contributed by L. Cain, Muleshoe, TX) Does Hawaiian Punch come from Hawaii? (Contributed by Carl) Why don't all state, provincial and international borders go in a straight line? (Contributed by Randy) Are there any Badgers in the Badger State of Wisconsin? (Contributed by Ruth) Do you think that the only reason that they called Kansas, "Kansas", is because they couldn't spell Saskatchewan? (Contributed by Wayne A. Nowazek) Has anyone noticed that the shape of Nunavut Territory in Canada is almost a mirror image of the State of Texas in the USA (inverted and reversed)? (Contributed by Don F.) Where do Hawaiians go for vacation? (Contributed by Jason) Do Alabama babies have a southern drool? (Contributed by King David) Why is Texas the only state that is allowed to fly its state flag at the same height as the U.S. flag? (Contributed by Robbie C.) Why is Texas the only state that permits residents to cast absentee ballots from space? (Contributed by Robbie C.)

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