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Photo: Mobilus In Mobili, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.0.How well do you know Kentucky? Test your knowledge on the rich history, unique culture, iconic landmarks, and natural wonders of this beautiful US state!
Porch Sitter 0–4 · Bluegrass Explorer 5–8 · True Kentuckian 9–10
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Kentucky is known as the Bluegrass State, named after the bluegrass species found in its rich pastures. Interestingly, bluegrass isn't actually blue; it is green, but it produces bluish-purple buds in the spring that give fields a distinct hue when seen from a distance.
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Abraham Lincoln was born in Hodgenville, Kentucky, in 1809. He spent his early childhood in the state before his family moved to Indiana and later Illinois. The Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park preserves a symbolic replica of his original log cabin.
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The heavily fortified Fort Knox holds roughly half of the official gold reserves of the United States. During World War II, the vault was also used to temporarily protect other historic treasures, including the original Declaration of Independence and the Constitution.
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While Louisville and Lexington are much larger and more famous, Frankfort has been the state capital of Kentucky since 1792. It is one of the smallest state capitals in the country by population, nestled beautifully along the Kentucky River.
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Mammoth Cave National Park preserves the longest known cave system on Earth, with over 400 miles of surveyed passageways. It is well over 100 kilometers longer than the runner-up, Sistema Ox Bel Ha in Mexico. New passages are still being discovered by explorers today.
Photo: Willis Thomas Lee, Wikimedia Commons, Public domain.
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In the 1930s, Harland Sanders ran a service station café along a busy highway in Corbin, Kentucky, feeding hungry travellers. His fried chicken with its secret mix of herbs and spices grew so popular that it became Kentucky Fried Chicken. The governor even made him an honorary Kentucky colonel.
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Cumberland Falls, often called the 'Niagara of the South,' is famous for its regular 'moonbows' (lunar rainbows). This rare phenomenon occurs during a full moon, when light reflects off the mist of the waterfall, creating a ghostly white arc of light across the night sky.
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The Hot Brown was created in 1926 at the Brown Hotel in Louisville by chef Fred Schmidt. He designed the rich, warm sandwich to satisfy hungry guests who wanted something unique after a long night of dancing. It remains a beloved culinary staple across the state.
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The two men on the Kentucky seal represent a pioneer in buckskin and a statesman in formal attire, symbolizing all citizens working together. Popular belief often identifies them as Daniel Boone and Henry Clay, though the original design was meant to be symbolic rather than specific historical figures.
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The Kentucky Derby is famously nicknamed 'The Run for the Roses' because the winner is draped in a lush blanket of hundreds of red roses. This tradition dates back to 1896, and the garland of roses weighs roughly 40 pounds by the time it is draped on the champion.
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