5 Things You Didn’t Know About Carousels 1. Round and round and round they go… You’ve heard that on the other side of the world, toilets flush in the opposite direction. Did you know that in America carousels turn counterclockwise? And that in England, they rotate clockwise? Traditionally, horses are mounted from the left side.…
Maine Lobster Facts 22 Fascinating Lobster Facts! Everyone agrees that lobster is delicious — from freshly steamed lobster with melted butter to traditional New England style lobster rolls. Lobster is now seen as a delicacy across the country, but it took a long time for this delectable crustacean to make its way to your dinner…
Historical Figures F. Lee Bailey defense attorney; Charles F. Browne (Artemus Ward) humorist; Cyrus Curtis publisher; Patrick Dempsey actor; Dorothea Dix civil rights reformer; John Ford film director; Melville Fuller jurist; Marsden Hartley painter; Henry Wadsworth Longfellow poet; Sarah Orne Jewett author; Stephen King writer; Linda Lavin actress; Edna St. Vincent Millay poet; Marston Morse…
The Maine State Whatever Tree– White Pine Tree Flower– white pine cone and tassel Berry– Blueberry Bird– Chickadee Fish– landlocked salmon Crustacean– Lobster Gem Stone– tourmaline Song– State of Maine Song Animal– Moose Cat– Maine coon cat Insect– Honeybee Desert– Blueberry Pie Snack– Whoopie Pie Soft Drink– Moxie Sweetener– Maine Maple Syrup Vessel– Schooner Boudoin…
