Fun Facts About North Carolina

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Each state in our country has its own unique fun facts that kids will love to discover. For this activity, students will create a 3 cell storyboard that depicts some interesting facts they have learned about North Carolina. Here are some examples of fun facts:

• North Carolina is where the Wright brothers made their first successful powered flight on December 17, 1903, at Kill Devil Hills near Kitty Hawk. The state's license plates proudly proclaim "First in Flight."
• The first Krispy Kreme doughnut shop opened in Winston-Salem in 1937. Today, Krispy Kreme is known worldwide for its delicious glazed doughnuts.
• Pepsi-Cola was invented in New Bern, North Carolina, in 1898 by pharmacist Caleb Bradham. Originally called "Brad's Drink," it was later renamed Pepsi-Cola.
• The Biltmore Estate in Asheville is the largest privately-owned house in the United States. It has 250 rooms, including 35 bedrooms, 43 bathrooms, and 65 fireplaces!
• The infamous pirate Blackbeard, also known as Edward Teach, made his home along the coast of North Carolina. His ship, the Queen Anne's Revenge, was discovered off the coast of Beaufort.

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