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Photo: Christian Mehlführer, User:Chmehl, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 3.0.How well do you know the Golden State? Test your knowledge on California's rich history, iconic landmarks, diverse geography, and unique culture!
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California is officially called the Golden State. This nickname references the historic 1848 Gold Rush, the fields of golden poppies that bloom across the state every spring, and the breathtaking sunsets over the Pacific Ocean. Florida is known as the Sunshine State.
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Sacramento became the permanent capital of California in 1854. Before that, several other cities held the title, including San Jose, Vallejo, and Benicia. Today, the majestic California State Capitol building is beautifully modeled after the US Capitol in Washington, D.C.
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The Cobb salad was created in 1937 at the famous Hollywood restaurant, the Brown Derby. The owner, Robert Cobb, reportedly put it together late at night using leftover ingredients from the kitchen. It quickly became a signature dish ordered by movie stars.
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James W. Marshall discovered shiny gold flakes at Sutter's Mill in Coloma on January 24, 1848. This sudden discovery brought more than 300,000 eager pioneers to California, transforming the local economy and accelerating the region's path to US statehood.
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El Capitan rises about 900 metres almost straight up from the floor of Yosemite Valley. On a few evenings in February, if the weather is just right, the setting sun makes little Horsetail Fall on its eastern side glow orange and red, a sight nicknamed the 'Firefall'.
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Badwater Basin is a spectacular salt flat that sits at 282 feet below sea level. Surprisingly, this extremely low point is located just 85 miles away from Mount Whitney, which is the highest mountain peak in the contiguous United States.
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Great Basin bristlecone pines can survive for thousands of years in harsh, high-altitude environments. The oldest known living specimen, nicknamed Methuselah, is estimated to be over 4,800 years old, making it the oldest known individual tree. Its exact location is kept secret to protect it from vandalism.
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Cioppino is a rich stew made from the fresh catch of the day, traditionally including Dungeness crab, clams, and shrimp cooked in a rich tomato broth. It was created by immigrant fishermen from Genoa who would chip in whatever fish they had left over to make a communal meal.
Photo: Kelly Sue DeConnick, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.0.
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The Golden Gate Bridge is painted in International Orange, a hue selected because it complements the natural surroundings of the bay and remains highly visible to ships navigating through the heavy coastal fog. The bridge requires continuous paint touch-ups to protect it from the salty air.
Photo: Frank Schulenburg, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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The California grizzly bear is the star of the state flag, but sadly, the last known physical specimen in the wild was shot in 1922. Despite its local extinction, it remains an enduring symbol of strength and independence for Californians.
Photo: Vahe Martirosyan, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.0.
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