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Photo: John Phelan, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 3.0.Explore the Green Mountain State! Test your knowledge on Vermont's unique history, famous exports, stunning landscapes, and quirky laws.
Maple Novice 0–4 · Green Mountain Guide 5–8 · True Vermonter 9–10
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Vermont's nickname mirrors its name, which comes from the French 'verts monts', meaning green mountains. The Green Mountains run right through the middle of the state. Before it joined the United States in 1791, Vermont was an independent republic for 14 years.
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Vermont produces over two million gallons of maple syrup annually, which accounts for about half of the entire United States output. The state has strict laws regarding maple syrup grading to ensure its premium quality. It takes about 40 gallons of raw sap to produce just one gallon of pure syrup.
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Lake Champlain is a massive freshwater lake that briefly held the official title of a Great Lake in 1998, though Congress revoked the status a few weeks later. Local folklore claims the lake is home to a legendary aquatic creature named 'Champ,' similar to the famous Loch Ness Monster of Scotland.
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The sugar maple is beloved in Vermont for its sweet sap, which is harvested in early spring to make delicious maple syrup. In autumn, these trees turn brilliant shades of red, orange, and yellow, drawing thousands of tourists, known locally as 'leaf peepers,' to the state every year.
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Mount Mansfield reaches an elevation of 4,395 feet above sea level. When viewed from the east, the mountain's ridgeline looks like the forehead, nose, lips, and chin of a sleeping giant. It is one of the few places in Vermont where true alpine tundra vegetation survived the last ice age.
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Vermont's 1999 law jokingly but officially mandates a 'good faith effort' to serve apple pie with a glass of cold milk, a scoop of vanilla ice cream, or a slice of cheddar cheese. Vermont is famous for its sharp white cheddar, which has been crafted by local dairy farms for generations.
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Montpelier has only about 8,000 residents, making it the smallest state capital in the United States by population. It is also said to be the only US state capital without a McDonald's. The city was named after Montpellier in France, at a time when Americans felt warmly towards France for its help in the Revolutionary War.
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Calvin Coolidge was born in Plymouth Notch, Vermont, and was visiting his family home there in 1923 when President Warren G. Harding passed away. Coolidge's father, a notary public, administered the presidential oath of office at 2:47 a.m. by the light of a simple kerosene lamp.
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In 1777, the independent Vermont Republic adopted a constitution that explicitly banned adult slavery, a pioneering step in North America. This historic document also granted voting rights to all adult males, regardless of whether they owned property, which was highly progressive for the era.
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Ben & Jerry's began in 1978 in a renovated Burlington gas station, where the founders invested $12,000 to start their business. Burlington is also Vermont's most populous city, though it remains one of the smallest 'largest cities' of any US state, known for its vibrant arts scene and lake views.
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