1. Agricultural Powerhouse: The Golden State lives up to its name, producing a whopping 50% of the United States’ fruits, nuts, and vegetables, along with 20% of the nation’s milk supply. This agricultural prowess highlights California’s significant role in feeding the country. 2. A Forgotten Genocide: During the famous California Gold Rush, a tragic, overlooked … Continue reading Exploring the Golden State: 10 Fascinating Facts about California
Modesto
Californians intended to name a new city after San Francisco businessman William Ralston, but he humbly declined the offer, stating that he was not deserving of such an honor. As a result, the city was named Modesto, California in recognition of his modesty.
California, Pennsylvania, USA
California, Pennsylvania, USA was established prior to the state of California, USA.
Boontling
The town of Booneville, California created its own “language” called Boontling around the turn of the turn of 20th century. Fewer than 100 speakers remain.
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In 1965, California City, located…
In 1965, California City, located in the mojave desert, was designed to be a metropolis built to rival Los Angeles. But lack of funds caused the city to never be built. The city currently has a population of around 15,000, and has a size of 125 square miles.
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Edgar Rice Burroughs earned…
Edgar Rice Burroughs earned just $400 USD for his first published story in 1912. However, ‘Tarzan’ would become a hit. Burroughs purchased a ranch in California in 1915-1919 & the citizens the community elected to name the city Tarzana, California.
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Beverly Hills, California is named…
Beverly Hills, California is named after Beverly Farms, Massachusetts, which was named after the town Beverley in Yorkshire England, which came from the name “Beverlac” in the 10th century, meaning “beaver lake,” because of all the beavers in the nearby river.
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During the height of the California…
During the height of the California gold rush, an egg would cost the equivalent of $25 in today’s money, coffee went for $100/pound, and a pair of boots would set you back more than $2,500.
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Modern Hollywood was started by a group….
Modern Hollywood was started by a group of independent filmmakers who moved to California in the 1910s to get away from Thomas Edison’s total monopoly on all aspects (scripts, cameras, theaters, actors) of the early, east coast film industry.
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Lowrider hydraulics were designed…
Lowrider hydraulics were designed as a way to bypass the law – when it became illegal in California to drive cars with any part lower than the bottoms of wheel rims, the hydraulics allowed lowrider drivers to avoid conflict with the law by temporarily raising their vehicles.
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