Every state in the United States as an official (or sometimes several unofficial) nickname, but how many do you know? Here ...

The United States has a rich history spanning nearly 250 years. The national motto "In God We Trust" dates back to the Civil War—although Congress didn't make it official until 1956. Each state's ...

Spokeo analyzed state government information and other historical sources to compile this list of stories behind every state’s nickname. Where states had multiple nicknames throughout history, the one ...

Spokeo analyzed state government information and other historical sources to compile this list of stories behind every state's nickname. Where states had multiple nicknames throughout history, the one ...

(STACKER) – U.S. history buffs might be experts on the details of state geography and capitals, but fewer may claim to know each of the 50 states’ nicknames. Every state has one, whether it’s official ...

Our dependence on the environment is so ingrained in human culture that we acknowledge connections with nature in a diversity ...

American students learned the basics of the state they call home in elementary school – its capital, Senators, state animal and flag. Each state boasts unique symbols based on its history and greatest ...

Every four years, the presidential race provides an opportunity for a refresher course on state nicknames. Commentator John Carroll offers his view of these adopted names. Louisiana is officially ...