by admin | Mar 25, 2013 | CAPITALS
Up next in CAPITALS is Frankfort, Kentucky. Like the caption says, try to find it on a map. Frankfort is a city in Kentucky. That’s the extent of my...
by admin | Mar 24, 2013 | CAPITALS
It’s Helena, Montana’s turn in CAPITALS. A few years ago, 119 to be exact, there was a battle raging. It was known as the “Capital Fight” and it pitted Helena against Anaconda. The prize? Capital of the great state of Montana. Helena won, which was probably a much bigger deal at the time: today Helena is a mere #6 on the list of most populated cities in Montana and probably wouldn’t stand a chance if the capital was being picked today. Another oh-so-useful factoid: Other names considered for Helena were Pumpkinville and Squashtown. This is why you should abstain from naming cities during major...
by admin | Mar 21, 2013 | CAPITALS
Let’s inject some southern charm into CAPITALS with Birmingham, Alabama. With a nickname like “The Gump,” Montgomery should be treated like a very large, threatening man named “Tiny.” The Gump could be a friendly little city fit for a good time, or the Gump could be a city ready to knock you down just because it can. Until you know for sure, tread lightly and don’t make eye...
by admin | Mar 20, 2013 | CAPITALS
It’s time to head to the ATL in CAPITALS. Atlanta is known for many things – some good, some not so good – but one theme seems to rule them all: traffic. Atlanta has it. Lots of it. All the time. So sit back, relax, and wait for the traffic to clear on one of the 65 Peachtree-named streets. You’re gonna be there for a...
by admin | Mar 19, 2013 | CAPITALS
Next in CAPITALS: Hartford, Connecticut. If there’s one thing Hartford does well, it’s insurance. The “Insurance Capital of the World” isn’t a title most cities can pull off, but Hartford sure...
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