The real stories behind how all the U.S. states got their names What’s in a state name? Place names can tell you a lot about ...

Many theories have been floated about the origin of the name "Oregon," but one has emerged as the most likely.

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If you’ve ever listed all fifty U.S. states out loud, you’ve probably noticed certain letters pop up constantly. A, N, and S seem to dominate everything from Alabama to Arkansas. Others are rare ...