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Photo: Mark Holloway, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0.Explore the vibrant culture, rich history, and unique bayous of Louisiana! Test your knowledge on what makes this Southern state truly one of a kind.
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The United States purchased the Louisiana Territory from France in 1803 for fifteen million dollars, doubling the size of the young nation overnight. Although Spain had ruled the territory for several decades prior, France had secretly reacquired it shortly before selling it to President Thomas Jefferson, who wanted to secure American access to the port of New Orleans.
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Louis Armstrong was born in a poor neighborhood of New Orleans in 1901 and rose to become one of the most influential figures in jazz history. His innovative trumpet playing and instantly recognizable gravelly singing voice transformed jazz from a collective ensemble music into a soloist's art. Today, New Orleans' international airport is named in his honor.
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The Lake Pontchartrain Causeway consists of two parallel bridges, with the southbound lane stretching over 23.8 miles. According to the Guinness Book of World Records, it is the longest continuous bridge over water in the world. Drivers on the bridge lose sight of land for an eight-mile stretch, creating a unique and sometimes surreal driving experience.
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Tabasco sauce has been manufactured on Avery Island by the McIlhenny family for over 150 years. The island is actually a giant salt dome, which provides the salt used in the aging process of the pepper mash. Interestingly, the island also houses Jungle Gardens, a private wildlife sanctuary created to protect snowy egrets from extinction due to the plume trade.
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Zydeco is a vibrant music genre created by French-speaking Creole populations in southwest Louisiana. It features fast-tempo rhythms driven by the accordion and the frottoir, a corrugated metal rubboard worn like a vest. The name is believed to come from the Creole French phrase 'les haricots sont pas salés,' which translates to 'the beans aren't salted.'
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The Atchafalaya Basin is the largest river swamp in the United States, covering around 1.4 million acres. This vast, wild ecosystem is famous for its cypress-tupelo forests, bayous, and rich biodiversity, supporting over 250 bird species and thousands of American alligators. It is also a vital source of crawfish, supporting a massive local harvesting industry.
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The Louisiana Catahoula Leopard Dog became the official state dog in 1979. Known for its striking multi-colored coat and often bright blue eyes, this breed was historically used by early settlers to bay and herd wild hogs in the swamps and forests. The name 'Catahoula' comes from a Choctaw word meaning 'sacred lake' and is shared with a Louisiana parish.
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The Louisiana State Capitol in Baton Rouge stands at 450 feet tall with 34 stories, making it the tallest state capitol building in the United States. Completed in 1932 during the governorship of Huey Long, this Art Deco masterpiece was also the site of Long's assassination in 1935. Visitors can ride an elevator to the 27th-floor observation deck for a spectacular view of the Mississippi River.
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St. Louis Cathedral, overlooking Jackson Square, is the oldest continuously active Roman Catholic cathedral in the United States. Founded in 1720 and rebuilt after a devastating fire in 1788, its iconic triple steeples dominate the skyline of the French Quarter. The cathedral is named in honor of King Louis IX of France, who was later canonized.
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The muffuletta was created in 1906 by Salvatore Lupo, a Sicilian immigrant who opened Central Grocery in New Orleans. The sandwich is famous for its round, sesame-crusted Sicilian bread filled with layers of cured meats like salami and ham, provolone cheese, and a distinctive, tangy marinated olive salad. It is traditionally served cold or at room temperature.
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