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Oregon: Fun Facts and Trivia

When it comes to state symbols, Oregon is unique. It’s the only state to have an official state nut, the hazelnut. Its state flag shows a beaver on its reverse side and is the only state banner to carry two separate designs, according to oregon.com. Mt. Hood, which stands 11,239 feet tall, is the highest ...

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The Night Steve Prefontaine Died

I reluctantly got out of bed realizing I had to race today. I half didn’t want to, but realizing it was the last meet of the month long Finnish tour that Pre set up I woke myself up and got dressed. I knew it would end up being a great meet, since it was at ...

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Top Ten Best College Movies – Comedy and Drama

1 – Old School – 2003 – Starring Will Ferrell, Luke Wilson and Vince Vaughn I cannot refrain from ranking Old School the No. 1 college movie simply based on when I grew up, how frequently I’ve seen the movie and how often lines from the movie have played a part in my life. On ...

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Famous People from Oregon

Oregon is a state located in the Pacific Northwest region of the U.S. The area was inhabitated by many indigenous tribes before the traders. settlers, and explorers arrived. On February 14, 1849, Oregon became the 33rd state. You will find Oregon located on the Pacific coast between Washington to the north, California to the south, ...